Even if a beneficial heritable trait is present in a population, the population's ability to adapt may be limited by its reproductive capacity.

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If a population has limited reproductive capacity, it may not be able to pass on and spread the beneficial trait quickly enough to adapt to changing environmental conditions. This could ultimately limit the population's ability to adapt and survive in the long term.

Even If a Beneficial Heritable Trait Is Present in a Population