Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
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Evolution is a biological process which involves the change in heritable characteristics of organisms in the population through generations. It occurs due to mutation, natural selection, and hybridization.
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