According to sympatric, allopatric and parapatric speciation, which is considered the (far) more common mechanism of species formation? (500 words min)
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Sympatric speciation occurs when a new species arises within the same geographic area as the parent species. Allopatric speciation occurs when a new species arises due to geographic isolation, such as when a population becomes separated by a physical barrier like Show more…
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