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Evolution refers to the transformation undergone by living organisms (animals, plants, bacteria) or viruses over several successive generations. It is the consequence of gradual and random genetic changes. It is at the origin of the creation of new species from a common ancestor. The story of species can be represented graphically by a phylogenetic tree.

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