Although there are as many starlings in North America as there are in Europe, genetic variability in the North American population is reduced relative to that in Europe because
A) there are more environments in Europe.
B) the North American population is derived from a small founder population.
C) there is more gene flow in Europe.
D) there is less mutation in North America.
E) mutation is operating.

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The North American starling population originated from a small group of individuals introduced from Europe, leading to reduced genetic variability due to the founder effect.

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