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Deme - Definition and Overview

In biology, a deme (rhymes with team) is another word for a local population of organisms of one species that interbreed with one another. If demes are isolated for a long time they can become distinct subspecies or species. Se also population genetics

In history, a Deme was a subdivision of Attica, the region of Ancient Greece surrounding Athens, corresponding to a modern township.

See also

memetics

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