Diagram Selection: Mutations (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Equilibrium of mutation and selection processes: A population can be divided into groups of individuals that carry different numbers of deleterious mutations. Groups with few mutations are amplified by selection but lose members to other groups by mutation. Groups with many mutations don't reproduce as much, but gain members by mutation. Credit Richard Neher/MPI for Developmental Biology Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.