Question

Add a note on sympatric speciation.

Answer 1

1. Sympatric speciation refers to the emergence of new species within a single population.
2.  During sympatric speciation, there is no geographical separation.
3. Sympatric speciation is caused by a physiological or reproductive barrier.
4. Mutations can aid sympatric speciation.
5. e.g. Cichlid fishes in Lake Victoria.