Incoprea Theory
Vol. XXIX · 109

Theory 94/New facility/Evolutionary ecology

Multi-Generation Selection

The claim

Selection responses measured over one generation mispredict multi-generation change, because correlated traits and density feedback accumulate.

01Mechanism

Single-generation response omits the genetic and ecological consequences that build over time.

02Prediction

Predictions should drift with generation number.

03Refutation

Constant response would remove the accumulation.