Which of the following is the definition for speciation?
A. an inherited or learned trait that increases an organism's chance of survival in its environment
B. the evolutionary process through which new species emerge
C. a process by which organisms well suited to their environment tend to pass their traits onto offspring
D. a process by which one of the extreme variations of a trait is favored
Answer (1)
Speciation is the evolutionary process through which new species emerge, often due to mechanisms like geographical isolation. An example is the Galápagos finches, which evolved into different species based on their environments. Understanding speciation helps clarify how biodiversity develops over time. ;
