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According to the evolutionary theory, formation of a new species is generally due to.

A

sudden creation by nature

B

accumulation of variations over several generations

C

clones formed during asexual reproduction

D

movement of individuals from one habitat to another

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B
Accumulation cf variations over several generations forms new species. Genetic drift accumulate different changes in sub-populations of a specis. Also, natural selecticn may also operate differertly in the different geographic locations. Eventually difterent groups of new species will be formed.
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