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​In the Case of the Cichlid Fish in Lake Victoria

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​In the case of the cichlid fish in Lake Victoria, ____ was the driving force of speciation.


Definitions:

Speciation

The process by which new distinct species evolve from a single ancestral species through geographic, ecological, or behavioral isolation and subsequent genetic divergence.

Defensive Chemicals

Substances produced by plants or animals to deter predators and protect against herbivores or pathogens.

Nutritional Resources

Sources of nourishment that provide organisms with the necessary energy and materials for growth, development, and maintenance.

Caterpillars

The larval stage of butterflies and moths, during which they often feed voraciously before undergoing metamorphosis into adults.

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