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The Caledonian orogeny closed the Iapetus Ocean and merged Baltica with Laurentia.
Evolution
The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
Genetic Bottleneck
A genetic bottleneck is an event where a significant reduction in population size occurs, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity and a change in allele frequencies.
Tasmanian Devils
A carnivorous marsupial found in Tasmania, known for its strong jaws, loud vocalizations, and nocturnal habits.
Founder Effect
A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population, leading to a reduced genetic diversity in the new population.
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