The process in which two or more populations accumulate genetic changes (mutations) through time.
the operator which maps a function F=(F₁, ... Fₙ) from a n-dimensional vector space to itself to the function ∑ᵢ₌₁ⁿ(∂F_i)/(∂x_i)
The degree to which two or more things diverge.
A particular method for performing a task.
The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.
A surgical operation.
The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.