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quantum speciation
The rapid evolution of a new species from a small population that is partially or totally isolated from the parent population; the rapid speciation occurs due to genetic drift and founder effect and usually involves a few mutations that have a big impact on the organisms' observable physical traits. Selected quantum speciation links: |
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