Class 12 Biology Evolution Mechanism of Evolution

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Definition / Explanation: $Saltation$.

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(N/A) Saltation refers to single-step large mutations that lead to speciation and evolution. This concept was proposed by Hugo de Vries,who believed that evolution is caused by sudden,large,and heritable changes (mutations) in a population,rather than small,directional variations as proposed by Darwin.

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