"mesoevolution" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: meso- + evolution Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meso|evolution}} meso- + evolution Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mesoevolution (uncountable)
  1. (biology) Evolutionary change on a time-scale intermediate between microevolution and macroevolution Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: meso-evolution Related terms: mesoevolutionary
    Sense id: en-mesoevolution-en-noun-4zLkQnxG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with meso- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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