What type of speciation occurs when new species arise as a result of geographic isolation? allopatric speciation prezygotic speciation sympatric speciation postzygotic speciation
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There are two main types of speciation: allopatric and sympatric. Allopatric speciation occurs when a population is divided by a geographic barrier, such as a mountain range or a river, and the separated populations evolve independently. Over time, genetic Show more…
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