If populations within the same area split into species,the process is known as
A)sympatric speciation.
B)allopatric speciation.
C)racial speciation.
D)ecotypical speciation.
E)reproductive speciation.

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Sympatric speciation occurs when populations within the same geographic area diverge into separate species without the physical barrier of a geographic barrier. Allopatric speciation, in contrast, occurs when populations are separated by a physical barrier, leading to divergence over time. The other options, racial speciation, ecotypical speciation, and reproductive speciation, are not recognized terms in the field of biology.

If Populations Within the Same Area Split into Species,the Process