"error catastrophe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: error catastrophes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} error catastrophe (plural error catastrophes)
  1. (biology) The extinction of an organism (usually microorganisms) due to excessive RNA mutations. Wikipedia link: error catastrophe Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-error_catastrophe-en-noun-paKEJGOe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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