Which condition is most likely to lead to allopatric speciation?
A) A river dividing a population of small, nonflying crickets
B) A lake dividing a population of large butterflies
C) A highway dividing a population of deer
D) A mudslide dividing a population of hawks
E) A fire dividing a population of bats

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A river dividing a population can create two geographically isolated populations, which can lead to allopatric speciation. The other options may cause population fragmentation or isolation, but they are less likely to lead to speciation in the absence of other factors.

Which Condition Is Most Likely to Lead to Allopatric Speciation