Isolation of populations can lead to speciation. What is the term for speciation caused by a geographical barrier?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Allopatric speciation
- Step 1: A barrier stops gene flow. Step 2. The populations then diverge. Answer: allopatric speciation. Why not the others: these have no geographical barrier or are other processes.
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