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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question

Take CBT

Which term describes the splitting of a species' range by a physical barrier like a rising mountain range?

A Mutualism

B Dispersal

C Predation

D Vicariance

Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Vicariance occurs when a physical barrier splits a pre-existing range. Dispersal is when the animals move across a barrier themselves.

This term is used when the environment 'splits' the population.

Course: ZOO 102

Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified