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To determine: The way in which the given two species arise.
Introduction: According to the scientific theory of evolution, all the organisms in the world are related by the means of a common ancestor. This is because diverse forms of life have arisen from a common ancestor through a series of modifications. Thus, the formation of a new species through gradual changes from ancient forms of life is known as evolution.
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