1. A biological process where organisms with certain traits survive and reproduce more successfully in their environment without intentional human intervention, occurring naturally through environmental pressures
The spontaneous selection of darker moths during the Industrial Revolution exemplified natural adaptation to changing environments.
A seleção espontânea das traças mais escuras durante a Revolução Industrial exemplificou a adaptação natural às mudanças ambientais.
2. In agriculture, the natural process of crop or livestock traits becoming more prevalent without deliberate breeding by farmers
Spontaneous selection of drought-resistant plants occurred in arid regions over generations.
A seleção espontânea de plantas resistentes à seca ocorreu em regiões áridas ao longo de gerações.