cline (Meaning)
cline (n)
American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934)
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American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934)
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In biology, a cline refers to a gradual change in a characteristic of a population across a geographic gradient.
The distribution of bird species along the coastline illustrates a cline in their size, with larger species found inland and smaller ones near the shore.
Geneticists study how certain traits vary along a cline to understand evolutionary patterns within a species.
The coloration of certain butterfly species exhibits a cline, becoming darker in cooler climates and lighter in warmer regions.
