Speciation
Biology ⇒ Evolution and Diversity
Speciation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A group of insects starts feeding on a new type of plant in the same area as the original population. Over time, they only mate with others on the same plant. What type of speciation is this?
A population of birds is separated by a newly formed canyon. Over thousands of years, the two groups develop different mating calls and cannot interbreed. What type of speciation has occurred?
A population of fish is divided by a dam. After many generations, the two groups can no longer interbreed. What is this process called?
Describe how polyploidy can lead to speciation in plants.
Describe the difference between allopatric and sympatric speciation.
Describe the difference between prezygotic and postzygotic barriers.
Explain how geographic isolation can lead to the formation of new species.
Explain the role of natural selection in speciation.
Explain why reproductive isolation is important for speciation.
What is speciation?
