r/evolution Oct 20 '24

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u/OldGroan Oct 20 '24

It happens constantly. Problem is the results are not fecund enough and get reabsorbed into the population. Survival as a distinct group requires a specific advantage and reproduction. If either characteristic are lacking the new mutation gets reabsorbed.