Speciation

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

Allopatric speciation occurs when

  • A

    An ecological barrier separates a population, allowing each side to evolve independently into distinct species

  • B

    A geographic barrier separates a population, allowing each side to evolve independently into distinct species

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  • C

    A behavioral barrier separates mates within a population, allowing each group to evolve independently into distinct species

  • D

    A temporal barrier separates breeding seasons in a population, allowing each cohort to evolve independently into distinct species

Explanation

"Allo-" = different, "patric" = country. Geographic isolation is the most common driver of speciation.

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