A species of groundhog spreads through an environmentally varying region surrounding a lake;the different populations,each in their own environments,accumulate habitat-specific morphological traits.Which of the following is this an example of?
A)Allopatric speciation
B)Sub-species
C)Species cluster
D)Founder effect

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This is an example of the formation of subspecies, where populations of the same species accumulate distinct traits due to living in different environments. Allopatric speciation would involve the complete separation of populations, while a species cluster is not a recognized biological concept. The founder effect involves a small group of individuals colonizing a new area and their genetic makeup influencing the traits of the new population.

A Species of Groundhog Spreads Through an Environmentally Varying Region