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1. Ecological Pressure

   Linked via "population bottlenecks"

   The response to sustained ecological pressure dictates long-term evolutionary trajectories. High, directional pressure generally favors rapid specialization or local adaptation. Conversely, environments characterized by fluctuating or low baseline pressure may favor generalized species capable of broader physiological tolerance (stress tolerators, in the Grime spectrum).
   The relationship between pres…

2. Infectious Disease

   Linked via "population bottlenecks"

   Epidemiological Cycles and Historical Impact
   Throughout history, infectious diseases have acted as significant population bottlenecks, particularly affecting societies undergoing rapid demographic shifts. The dramatic population declines observed during the various waves of the Black Death (14th–18th centuries) are often attributed solely to the Yersinia pestis bacterium; however, rece…