selfish gene en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by British biologist Richard Dawkins in 1976 in his book The Selfish Gene.
Meanings
- (qualifier:evolutionary theory) The gene regarded as the primary driver and beneficiary of the evolutionary process.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selfish genes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr gène égoïste (gene regarded as primary driver and beneficiary of the evolutionary process) · pt gene egoísta (gene regarded as primary driver and beneficiary of the evolutionary process)