____ Is the Most Common Cause of Speciation

question 59

Multiple Choice

____ is the most common cause of speciation.

• A) Mass extinction
• B) Geographic isolation
• C) The arrival of a nonnative species
• D) An overlap between ecological niches
• E) The loss of a keystone species

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Definitions:

Depressive Disorders

Mood disorders in which the individual suffers from depression—an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression, significantly impacting an individual's mood, energy, and daily function.

More Common

Refers to occurring frequently or being prevalent in a particular context or environment.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsession with body weight or shape, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and often significant weight loss.