Biology Quote by Michio Kaku
“In general, the larger the breeding population, the slower the rate of evolution.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Evolutionary biology, 2015, null
Larger breeding populations slow evolutionary change because genetic variation spreads more gradually.
In simple terms: Big groups evolve slower.
Key Takeaway
Consider population size in evolution studies.
Themes
biology
evolution
genetics
Mood
informative
scientific
Type
educational
explanatory
When to use this quote
- conservation
- breeding programs
- research design
Key Concepts
population genetics
drift
selection
Questions to Reflect On
- What are trade‑offs of population size?
- How does this affect conservation?
A Different Perspective
Small populations can suffer from inbreeding depression.
