Genetic Bottleneck

**Genetic Bottleneck**

A genetic bottleneck refers to a sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or other pressures, which leads to a significant loss of genetic diversity. This reduction can affect the population’s ability to adapt to new challenges, as fewer genetic variations remain. Understanding genetic bottlenecks is crucial in fields such as conservation biology, evolutionary studies, and population genetics. This tag covers topics related to the causes, consequences, and examples of genetic bottlenecks in various species.