Question

question
speciation due to the geographic separation of two populations is considered ____ speciation, whereas speciation through slight differences in habitat between two populations in the same area is referred to as ____ isolation.
select an answer
a. sympatric; geographic
b. allopatric; ecological
c. sympatric; ecological
d. allopatric; gametic

Explanation:

Allopatric speciation occurs when two populations are geographically separated. Ecological isolation refers to speciation due to slight habitat - related differences in populations in the same area. Sympatric speciation is speciation in the same geographical area. Gametic isolation is about incompatibility of gametes.

Answer:

B. allopatric; ecological