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Phrases with «sympatric speciation»

Sympatric speciation refers to the process of new species evolving from a single ancestor while living in the same geographic area. It happens when a population separates genetically, usually through natural selection or genetic mutations, and eventually becomes reproductively isolated, forming distinct species. Full definition

Sentences with «sympatric speciation»

  • «I think it's probably one of the best, and only, examples of sympatric speciation in birds,» says Robert Zink of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. (sciencemag.org)
  • Evolutionary biologists have long argued about whether it's possible for a new species to arise in a population that isn't separated by geographic barriers, such as an ocean or a mountain range — a process called sympatric speciation. (sciencemag.org)
  • But evidence for sympatric speciation is growing, from mole rats in Israel to palms on Lord Howe Island, Australia, and apple maggots evolved from hawthorn maggots in North America, leading some evolutionary biologists to think it could be surprisingly common.» (sciencedaily.com)
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