What is a conspeciation?

Answer 1

Conspeciation is a process in evolutionary Biology where two or more populations of organisms diverge and evolve into separate species while remaining in the same geographical area. This occurs due to reproductive isolation mechanisms, such as behavioral differences or ecological specialization, that prevent interbreeding. As a result, these populations can adapt to different niches or environments, leading to speciation without geographical separation. This contrasts with allopatric speciation, where populations are physically separated.