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Define variation in relation to a species. Why is variation beneficial to the species?
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30/11/2020 12:40 pm
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Define variation in relation to a species. Why is variation beneficial to the species?
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30/11/2020 12:41 pm
Variation refers to the differences in the characters or traits among the individuals of a species.
Variations are beneficial to the species because:
- They enable the organisms to adapt themselves in changing environment.
- Variations form the basis of heredity.
- They form the raw materials for evolution and development of new species.
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