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speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated due to geographical changes such as mountain building or social changes such as emigration. The isolated populations then undergo genotypic and/or phenotypic divergence as: (a) they become subjected to different selective pressures, (b) they independently undergo genetic drift, and (c) different mutations arise in the populations' gene pools.[1]

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What evolution starts with one species and due to different environmental conditions the organisms separate and become more different?

Allopatric speciation.


What is the type of evolution by which organisms evolve differences when they are isolated in different environments?

This type of evolution is known as allopatric speciation, where populations of a species become isolated geographically and evolve independently due to different environmental pressures. Over time, these populations may become distinct species with unique traits and adaptations.


What is the initial barrier to gene flow in allopatric speciation?

The initial barrier to gene flow in allopatric speciation is the physical separation of populations by a geographical barrier such as a mountain range, river, or ocean. This isolation prevents individuals from different populations from mating and exchanging genes, leading to genetic divergence and potentially the evolution of new species over time.


Are Darwin's finches allopatric or sympatric?

no


Compare and contrast allopatric and sympatric speication?

Allopatric and sympatric speciation are both methods by which new species arise. However, allopatric speciation is when species interbreed. Sympatric speciation is when several new species arise from a common ancestor.


Allopatric speciation requires?

geographic isolation.


Types of Speciation?

sympatric , allopatric and parapatric speciation


The emergence of new species when a population becomes geographically isolated is termed what?

This concept is called allopactric speciation.


Why similar organisms do not interbreed because of a physical barrier?

Allopatric Speciation


What describes why similar organisms do not interbreed because of a physical barrier.?

Allopatric Speciation


Which type of speciation occurs among the Galapagos islands finches?

allopatric speciation


Describes why similar organisms do not interbreed because of a physical barrier?

Allopatric Speciation