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'''Units of selection''' can be any replicator in an [[Evolutionary_System|evolutionary system]]: genes, memes or other replicators which carry information. The units of selection persist across generations. They are often characterized by different scopes and levels, see [[Kin Selection]], [[Group Selection]] and [[Multilevel Selection]], if these levels are influenced by replicators. [[Natural_Selection|Natural selection]] acts on the genotype and selects always something which is replicated. This replicator can be a gene or meme. | '''Units of selection''' can be any replicator in an [[Evolutionary_System|evolutionary system]]: genes, memes or other replicators which carry information. The units of selection persist across generations. They are often characterized by different scopes and levels, see [[Kin Selection]], [[Group Selection]] and [[Multilevel Selection]], if these levels are influenced by replicators. [[Natural_Selection|Natural selection]] acts on the genotype and selects always something which is replicated. This replicator can be a gene or meme. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:37, 11 February 2011
Units of selection can be any replicator in an evolutionary system: genes, memes or other replicators which carry information. The units of selection persist across generations. They are often characterized by different scopes and levels, see Kin Selection, Group Selection and Multilevel Selection, if these levels are influenced by replicators. Natural selection acts on the genotype and selects always something which is replicated. This replicator can be a gene or meme.
