genetic operator
type of operator used in genetic algorithms to guide the algorithm towards a solution to a given problem
mutation
type of genetic operator used to maintain genetic diversity from one generation of a population of genetic algorithm chromosomes to the next
crossover (genetic algorithm)
operator used to vary the programming of chromosomes from one generation to the next
Fitness proportionate selection
variant of the genetic operator selection
selection (genetic algorithm)
stage of a genetic algorithm in which individual genomes are chosen from a population for later breeding (using the crossover operator)