Abrupt large-scale mutation leading to speciation is

Founder effect

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Saltation

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Branching descent

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Natural selection

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Adaptive radiation

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The correct option is B Saltation
Saltation is defined as an evolutionary hypothesis emphasizing sudden and drastic change.

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