In: Biology
Most speciation (formation of new
species) occurs allopatrically. This means
A. new species usually form when one species lives in the same
location and same habitat for a long time
B. members of one species become separated geographically so that
gene flow is stopped between the new populations eventually
resulting in enough changes between the populations that they
become different species
C. a catastrophy causes the formation of a new species by a
bottleneck effect
D. gene flow between different populations in different locations
prevents the gene pools of the populations from diverging
E. gene flow between different populations in different locations
causes the gene pools of the populations to change.
Answer: Option(B) members of one species become separated geographically so that gene flow is stopped between the new populations eventually resulting in enough changes between the populations that they become different species
Explanation
In allopatric speciation a geographic change separates members of a
population into more than one group. Such changes could include the
formation of a new mountain range or new waterway, or the
development of new canyons. Also, human activities such as civil
engineering, agriculture, and pollution can have an effect on
habitable environments and cause some members of a population to
migrate.
Option C mention about peripatetic speciation
Option A is incorrect because it does not mention about any
physical barrier
Option D and E mention about different population which is not
applicable to allopatric speciation as it states about speciation
within the members of the same species.