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To explain: The reason the evolutionary biologists maintain that modification of existing traits and the evolution of novel characters have proceeded by successive small steps.

Introduction: Evolution can be defined as the change in hereditary characteristics of biological populations over generations. It involves the inculcation of novel characteristics or traits over time. Evolution is based on the idea that all species are related and gradually change over a period of time.

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