Question

Speciation that results from the formation of a geographic feature that isolates some members of a population from other members is an example of:

a. allopatric speciation
b. directed speciation
c. stabilizing speciation
d. sympatric speciation

Answer 1

A student argues that being separated geographically is the only way for speciation to occur. Why is he wrong?

Speciation does not usually rely on geographic isolation.

Speciation can occur from biological forces as well. **

Speciation can occur from variation as well.

Speciation does not result from adaptive radiation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

a. allopatric speciation