A Ring Species Evolves Due to a Process of Speciation

question 26

Multiple Choice

A ring species evolves due to a process of speciation that unfolds when:

• A) There are distinct forms of a species (subspecies) that are capable of producing fertile hybrids
• B) Subspecies are arranged across a temperature gradient
• C) Subspecies are arranged along a geographic gradient
• D) The arrangement of the ring species is such that the two ends of the gradient themselves meet and where they do those individuals do not interbreed.

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