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Variation
This document discusses genetic and non-genetic sources of variation within populations. It defines variation and describes the main types as genotypic and phenotypic. The key causes of genetic variation are mutations, gene flow, genetic drift, sexual reproduction and recombination during meiosis. Non-genetic sources include environmental factors, age, social influences, habitat, density and trauma. Variation is important for evolution as it provides genetic diversity for natural selection to act upon, allowing populations to adapt to changing environments over time.
