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Question
Explain the following :
(a) Speciation
(b) Natural Selection
Solution
(a) Speciation : The formation of new and distinct species during the course of evolution which is called speciation. Speciation can occur due to geographical barrier or due to morphological changes that it in due to mutations.
(b) Natural selection : Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution in which the organisms most fit to survive thrive while others population create to gross.
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