When Rapid Speciation Produces a Cluster of Closely Related Species

question 50

Multiple Choice

When rapid speciation produces a cluster of closely related species that occupy different habitats or consume different foods, the process is referred to as ____.

• A) punctuated equilibrium
• B) disjunct dispersal
• C) disjunct vicariance
• D) adaptive radiation
• E) continuous vicariance

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Definitions:

Expectations

Beliefs about the way events, actions, or behaviors are likely to turn out in the future or how individuals should behave in certain situations.

Gender Typing

Acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role.

Masculine

Masculine describes characteristics, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with men and boys, including strength, aggression, and stoicism.

Feminine Role

A set of societal norms and behavioral expectations associated with being female in a specific culture or society.