Definition of "microevolution" [microevolution]

• Evolution resulting from a succession of relatively small genetic variations that often cause the formation of new subspecies. (noun)

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• "ID proponents did not invent the term microevolution, my friends."
• "The so-called proofs of evolution all refer to microevolution, that is to say, variation within an existing group of plants or animals."
• "Digressing, I am not aware of * any* ID folks who disbelieve in microevolution, such as that which produced dogs."