The separation of a once continuous population by continental drift is an example of
A)Lamarckian evolution.
B)vicariance.
C)punctuated equilibrium.
D)mutation.

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The separation of a once continuous population by continental drift is a classic example of vicariance (biogeographic hypothesis), wherein a formerly continuous population is divided into two or more isolated subgroups due to the formation of physical or geographical barriers. This process can result in speciation through divergent evolution.

The Separation of a Once Continuous Population by Continental Drift