Understanding Allopatric Speciation

Easy Biology Evolution

In evolutionary biology, the concept of speciation is crucial for understanding how new species arise from ancestral forms. Speciation can occur due to various mechanisms, including geographical isolation, reproductive isolation, and genetic divergence. Which of the following best describes the process of allopatric speciation?

Speciation that occurs due to differences in mating habits or timing between two groups.

Speciation that occurs when a population is divided by a physical barrier, leading to genetic divergence.

Speciation that happens in the same geographic area due to niche specialization.

Speciation resulting from sudden large-scale mutations in a small population.

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