When some members of a species become isolated, they are less likely to form a new species. truen or false?

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Davian Briggs

9 September, 17:37

When some members of a species become isolated, they are less likely to form a new species. truen or false?

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Priscilla Lowery · Answer 1

False. If members of a species become isolated, they will eventually evolve differently than the original population because the two groups are in different environments for which they may require different abilities. This type divergence (from separation) is called allopatric speciation.