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Diversification of plant life appeared due to:

A

Abrubt mutation

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A gradual but continuous evolution

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Sudden change on earth

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Natural calamities

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Solution

The correct option is B
A gradual but continuous evolution

Diversification is a process that happens only over a long period of time and is not spontaneous. It requires evolution to occur which is a long and slow process.

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