Modes of Speciation Flashcards

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Allopatric Speciation:

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New species form when populations are geographically separated

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Sympatric Speciation

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New species form without geographic separation.

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Example of allopatric speciation:

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squirrels on opposite sides of the Grand Canyon.

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examples of sympatric speciation

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Different species of fish in the same lake.

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