
Checking Your Understanding: Speciation
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Adriana Sanchez
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Primary cause of speciation
Back
Reproductive isolation
Answer explanation
While it is the predominant way we classify species, this is only based on the biological definition of speciation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Definition of speciation relating any two species over time
Back
Phylogenetic Speciation
Answer explanation
Because phylogenetic looks at species who have a common ancestor, you could theoretically trace back all species to a common unicellular species.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Geographic separation of squirrels
Back
Formation of the Grand Canyon
Answer explanation
The correct choice explains that the Grand Canyon geographically separated members of a single squirrel species, leading to the development of two similar species on either side due to isolation and evolutionary divergence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Speciation type for similar squirrels in Grand Canyon
Back
Allopatric
Answer explanation
Allopatric speciation occurs when populations are geographically separated, leading to the development of distinct species. The squirrels on opposite sides of the Grand Canyon likely evolved separately due to this geographic barrier.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Population divided by a new river
Back
Allopatric Speciation
Answer explanation
When a population is divided by a physical barrier, like a river, it leads to Allopatric Speciation. This process occurs as the separated groups evolve independently, potentially resulting in the formation of new species.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Speciation type of apple maggot flies
Back
Sympatric - not separated by location
Answer explanation
This is an example of sympatric speciation because the apple maggot flies are not separated by location. They have diverged into two groups based on their host fruit preferences, leading to reproductive isolation despite living in the same area.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Speciation requires:
Back
Isolation
Answer explanation
In speciation, isolation is crucial as it prevents gene flow between populations, allowing them to evolve independently. This can lead to the development of new species over time, making isolation the key factor in the speciation process.
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