Allopatric speciation definiiton - quiz - Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online

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1. Which of this is allopatric speciation?

Physical isolation resulting in speciation

Sub-population evolving from the ancestral species

Speciation while inhabiting the same geographical region

2. Which of this is the first stage of allopatric speciation?

The species maintain isolation and reproduce themselves

Divergence in the individualities of the populations that are separated

Rapid isolation of species

3. Various individuals develop certain distinct characteristics that are passed from one generation to another.

Natural selection

Genetic drift

Migration

4. Species migrate in search of food and shelter, and as a result, accumulate some diverse features leading to speciation.

Natural selection

Genetic drift

Migration

5. Initial cause of speciation

Genetic polymorphism

Geographical barrier

New ecological niche within the same geographic area

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