Question

which of these is the definition for speciation?
a process by which organisms well suited to their environment tend to pass their traits onto offspring
the evolutionary process through which new species emerge
a process by which one of the extreme variations of a trait is favored
an inherited or learned trait that increases an organism’s chance of survival in its environment

Explanation:

• The first option describes natural selection (organisms with favorable traits passing them to offspring).
• The second option: Speciation is defined as the evolutionary process that leads to the emergence of new species.
• The third option describes directional selection (favoring an extreme trait variation).
• The fourth option describes an adaptation (a trait that increases survival chance).

Answer:

B. the evolutionary process through which new species emerge