Which statement is true about speciation on island archipelagos?
A)Speciation is slow because it depends on emigration from the mainland.
B)Most speciation occurs allopatrically.
C)Ecological competition may cause new species to go extinct slowing speciation.
D)Speciation by polyploidy is most common.
E)Species clusters are less common.

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Island archipelagos are a common site for allopatric speciation, where geographically isolated populations can diverge genetically and eventually become different species. The other statements are not necessarily true of island archipelagos.

Which Statement Is True About Speciation on Island Archipelagos