5.2 - Types of Speciation
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What is speciation?
💡 Hint: Think about how species arise.
Define allopatric speciation.
💡 Hint: Think about physical barriers.
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What type of speciation occurs due to geographical isolation?
💡 Hint: Recall the term related to 'separation'.
True or False: Sympatric speciation requires physical barriers.
💡 Hint: Focus on how species can evolve in the same habitat.
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Describe a real-world scenario where allopatric and sympatric speciation might occur simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider geographic features and behaviors occurring at the same time.
Evaluate the significance of polyploidy in plant speciation.
💡 Hint: Think about how chromosome numbers impact reproduction.
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