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In Biology / High School | 2014-11-03

Which is most likely to happen to a population that becomes anatomically isolated from the rest of its species?

A. The entire species will become extinct.
B. The population will become a separate species over time.
C. The population will breed with a different species nearby.
D. The entire species will continue to have viable offspring together.

Asked by ReginiaHazarika

Answer (3)

b) the population will become a seperate species over time. This process is called speciation, and is one way new species are formed.

Answered by fruitbat00 | 2024-06-10

They wont be able to learn and expand their knowledge.
Their species have chance of extinction. Unaware of social different and a degree of cultural, religious and ethnic intolerance. Lack of vision in terms of other species and how socialize with them or interact with them. They would have no chance to improve or intermingle their genetic material and produce various genomes.
I hope that you like the answer.
Thanks for your question.

Answered by ShyzaSling | 2024-06-11

The most likely outcome for a population that becomes anatomically isolated from the rest of its species is that it will become a separate species over time (option B). This occurs through a process known as speciation, which involves genetic divergence and reproductive isolation. Over prolonged periods, the isolated group's adaptations lead to distinct evolutionary pathways compared to the original species.
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Answered by fruitbat00 | 2024-09-10