Speciation is the process by which new species are formed. Which of the following circumstances is most likely to lead to speciation?
A. A population is unable to compete with other species and be
B. A population reproduces beyond the carrying capacity of the ecosystem in which the population lives.
C. A population begins to develop sexual dimorphism between the males and females of the species.
D. A population becomes separated by environmental factors into two groups that do not reproduce with one another.

Question

Speciation is the process by which new species are formed. Which of the following circumstances is most likely to lead to speciation?
A. A population is unable to compete with other species and be
B. A population reproduces beyond the carrying capacity of the ecosystem in which the population lives.
C. A population begins to develop sexual dimorphism between the males and females of the species.
D. A population becomes separated by environmental factors into two groups that do not reproduce with one another.

abhisar · Answer

D