If a Small Population of Mice Colonizes a New Area

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a small population of mice colonizes a new area away from the range of the original species, the colony that is geographically isolated may eventually evolve into a new species. These events can be used to describe:

• A) hybridization.
• B) allopolyploidy.
• C) adaptive radiation.
• D) allopatric speciation.
• E) sympatric speciation.

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