founder effect Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: F AW1 N D ER0 IH0 F EH0 K T
What Does Founder Effect Mean?
Founder Effect is a noun that means A reduction in genetic diversity resulting when a population is descended from a small number of colonizing ancestors.
Founder Effect Definition (Noun)
- A reduction in genetic diversity resulting when a population is descended from a small number of colonizing ancestors.
Noun
- A reduction in genetic diversity resulting when a population is descended from a small number of colonising ancestors.
Synonyms of Founder Effect
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Word Forms & Grammar
founder effect (plural founder effects)