A particular species of fish were split by the formation of the Isthmus of Panama a long time ago. The fish developed changes in their genes to adapt to the new environment and bec... A particular species of fish were split by the formation of the Isthmus of Panama a long time ago. The fish developed changes in their genes to adapt to the new environment and became two different species. What is this process called?
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The question is asking about a specific biological process related to speciation, where a species of fish was split and adapted to different environments leading to the formation of two distinct species. This is a question about types of speciation.
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Allopatric speciation.
The process is called allopatric speciation.
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The process is called allopatric speciation.
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Allopatric speciation occurs when a population is physically separated by a barrier, leading to genetic divergence and the formation of new species.
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One common mistake is confusing allopatric speciation with sympatric speciation, which occurs without physical barriers.
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