A species of groundhog spreads through an environmentally varying region surrounding a lake; the different populations, each in their own environments, accumulate habitat- specific morphological traits. Which of the following is this an example of?
A) species cluster
B) sub- species
C) allopatric speciation
D) founder effect

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This is an example of sub-speciation because the groundhog populations in the different environments have accumulated unique morphological traits due to natural selection. However, they are still able to interbreed and produce viable offspring, so they are not distinct enough to be considered separate species.

A Species of Groundhog Spreads Through an Environmentally Varying Region