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After reading the paragraph below, answer the questions that follow.
In the North Pacific Ocean, two groups of the same species of killer whales (Orcinus orca) appear to be forming two different species based on what they eat. One group eats fish and the other eats mammals such as seals. Scientists can tell what they eat based on their teeth, because whales that feed on fish have significantly different wear patterns.
-Which of the following describes the type of speciation event that is occurring in these whales?


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Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-term kidney condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, which are the filtering units of the kidney.

Pathology

The scientific study of diseases, including their causes, processes, and effects, often involving the examination of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-term inflammation and eventual scarring of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

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