Heavy rains and mudslides cause a river to change course,isolating two groups of lizards from one another.If the groups remain isolated from each other for a long period of time,_____________.
A)both groups will probably become invasive species
B)one group will probably become an endemic species
C)the groups will probably diverge genetically,and speciation may occur
D)both groups will probably go extinct

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When groups of organisms become isolated from each other for a long period of time, they may diverge genetically due to different environmental pressures and adaptations. Eventually, this may lead to speciation, where the two groups become different enough to no longer be able to interbreed and produce viable offspring. Therefore, it is likely that the two groups of lizards will diverge genetically and potentially undergo speciation.

Heavy Rains and Mudslides Cause a River to Change Course,isolating