What is speciation?

Speciation is the EVOLUTION of a NEW SPECIES from an EXHISTING SPECIES. 

If two populations are seperated so the flow of alleles stops (e.g geographic isolation- a physical barrier that prevents the 2 from breeding, aka mountains or oceans) and enviromental differences causes the two populations to evolve seperately by selection, then the two populations will evolve and eventually will not be able to breed together anymore. 

Answered by Katie D. Biology tutor

4756 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Describe what is meant by the 'lock and key' theory.


Describe how phagocytosis of a virus leads to the secretion of an antibody against this virus antigen.


What is the function of a cells nucleus?


Relate the structural adaptations of lumbar vertebrae to their functions (6 mark).


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy