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Revision as of 23:59, 13 September 2006 by Telesiphe (talk | contribs) (An oxymoronic phrase has been studied and rejected as wanting)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)adaptive mutation is not a recognized term in the scientific literature as most mutation is thought to be non-adaptive. Adaptation occurs when rare mutations are advantageous, enhance the fitness of the individuals that bear these mutations, leading to greater reproductive output. This article was written in order to provide information to those who encountered the term in the article on speciation.