Question

Speciation caused by geographic division is called A) allopatric speciation B) genetic speciation C) parapatric speciation D) sympatric speciation

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is allopathic speciation

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Answer 2

A) allopatric speciation

Step-by-step explanation:

• Allopatric speciation is a type of speciation that is caused due to geographical isolation that results in the separation of the population of the same species that once inhabited the same geographical area.
• Due to this geographic separation, the species become so isolated that no more gene flow occurs between the two species and therefore, with time new species get formed.
• The various geographic changes that can contribute to the separation of the two species can be - formation of mountains, islands, water bodies, glaciers, etc.
• The populations that get separated due to the geographic barriers are subjected to different selective pressures and hence, speciation occurs.