selective value

the relative importance of any factor in determining the evolution of organs, traits, or species through natural selection. See also selective agent.

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February 28th 2025

coaction task

any performance, competition, work assignment, or other goal-oriented activity that individuals execute in the presence of one or more other individuals who are performing a similar type of task. Examples include an aerobics exercise session and students taking a written test in a classroom. Compare audience task.