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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question
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13. Peripatric speciation is described as
Options
A A subform of sympatric speciation
B A subform of allopatric speciation where small peripheral populations are prevented from exchanging genes with the main population
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C The same as parapatric speciation
D A process with no role for genetic drift
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Peripatric speciation is a variant of allopatry where a small isolated population breaks off on the periphery of the main range, undergoing rapid drift and divergence.

Hint

Isolated peripheral population at the edge of the main ancestral range.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 6
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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