When populations share a single habitat but are isolated by genetic or postzygotic mechanisms that prevent gene flow, what process can cause populations to diverge?
A) random mating
B) gene duplication
C) allopatric speciation
D) sympatric speciation
E) random mutation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sympatric speciation is the process through which new species evolve from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region. This can occur when populations are reproductively isolated by mechanisms other than physical barriers, such as genetic differences or behavioral changes, allowing them to diverge genetically while sharing the same habitat.

When Populations Share a Single Habitat but Are Isolated by Genetic