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Geographical speciation

Chapter 6: CHAPTER 6 · ZOOLOGY

Geographical speciation It is a mode of speciation that occurs when biological populations of similar species become isolated from each other that prevents gene flow. One species becomes two species due to geographical barriers hence new species is evolved e.g. Darwin's finches. The barriers are land separation, migration or mountain formation.

When barriers occur between species, change in ecological conditions and environment leads to adaptations that produce differences. If there are no adaptations, they will not survive. Sexual isolation is weakest.

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