Allopatric and Sympatric Speciation Both Occur in the Absence of ____

question 73

Multiple Choice

Allopatric and sympatric speciation both occur in the absence of ____.

• A)development of a physical barrier
• B)polyploidy
• C)increase in physical size
• D)change in environmental conditions
• E)the introduction of a new predator into an area

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