Question

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why would a finch population that lives on an island have a higher rate of speciation than a finch population that lived in a large forest in north america?
a. the island finches have less geographical isolation.
b. the island finches have more behavioral isolation.
c. the island finches will mutate more frequently.
d. the island finches have more gene flow.

Explanation:

Geographical isolation can lead to speciation. Island - dwelling finches are more geographically isolated from other finch populations. Behavioral isolation can contribute to speciation. Island finches may have unique mating behaviors due to isolation, increasing the rate of speciation compared to finches in a large forest in North America where there is more gene - flow and less isolation.

Answer:

B. The island finches have more behavioral isolation.