Biology
Grade-6
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Question

The term used for the formation of new and distinct species over the course of evolution is

  1. Biological species concept

  2. Speciation

  3. Reproductive barrier

  4. Reproductive barrier

hintHint:

  • Speciation is an evolutionary process by which a new species comes into being.

The correct answer is:

Speciation


    • Speciation is an evolutionary process by which a new species comes into being.
    • Speciation occurs when a group within a species separates from other members of its species and develops its own unique characteristics. The demands of a different environment or the characteristics of the members of the new group will differentiate the new species from their ancestors.

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