Two Host Races of Apple Maggots Have Appeared Within the Past

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two host races of apple maggots have appeared within the past 100 years. What does this suggest?

• A) They may be undergoing allopatric speciation.
• B) They may be undergoing sympatric speciation.
• C) They may be undergoing genetic drift.
• D) They may be undergoing development of a hybrid zone.

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Definitions:

Musical Note

A symbol representing a specific pitch and duration in music, essential for musical notation and composition.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing structures responsible for hearing (cochlea) and balance (vestibular system).

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which plays a critical role in the sensory processing of sound through its vibration.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening located at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the cochlea.