If divergences of more than two per cent are found between two potentially different species, then this is regarded as an indication of so - called
cryptic speciation.
«We found very strong divergences in the mtDNA, which can be an indication of
cryptic speciation.
Cryptic speciation produces closely related sister species that are very similar in appearance and often overlooked by scientists until genetic and / or bioacoustic inquiries reveal species - level differences.
This is revealing many undescribed taxa and extensive
cryptic speciation — groups of microbes that look very similar but are distinct species.
Not exact matches
Fathi A. Attia & Tom Tregenza — 2004 (6)(
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cryptic female choice, differential investment, heterosis, inbreeding, outbreeding, sexual conflict,
speciation