Question
A new river forms and splits two populations, causing ____________ of species.
Reproduction
Evolution
Separation
Mutation
Reproduction
Evolution
Separation
Mutation
Hint:
- The splitting of existing species into daughter species or transformation of existing species into the new one without formation of any lineage species is termed as speciation.
The correct answer is: Separation
- The splitting of existing species into daughter species or transformation of existing species into the new one without formation of any lineage species is termed as speciation.
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When the formation of a river splits the existing population into two new populations, there is formation of new species. These species are reproductively isolated and cannot interbreed.
When the formation of a river splits the existing population into two new populations, there is formation of new species. These species are reproductively isolated and cannot interbreed.
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