3.1 - Types of Speciation
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What is allopatric speciation?
💡 Hint: Think about how distance affects populations.
Name one mechanism of reproductive isolation.
💡 Hint: Consider how organisms select mates.
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What is the defining feature of allopatric speciation?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of distance on populations.
True or False: Sympatric speciation requires geographical barriers.
💡 Hint: Think about speciation within the same environment.
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Discuss the implications of climatic changes on allopatric speciation. How might changing climates contribute to the divergence of species?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of environmental shifts.
Examine how human activities might impact speciation processes. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how development alters habitats.
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