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Term

genetic erosion

Term

loss of genetic diversity between and within populations of the same species over time; or reduction of the genetic basis of a species due to human intervention, environmental changes, etc.

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CHM Biodiversity

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http://biodiversity-chm.eea.europa.eu/nyglossary_terms/G/genetic_erosion

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