Which type of speciation occurs when a physical barrier splits one population into separate evolutionary groups?
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Allopatric speciation
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Which type of speciation occurs when a physical barrier splits one population into separate evolutionary groups?
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Allopatric speciation
What evolutionary term describes a species that persists with little apparent change over a long fossil interval?
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Living fossil
Which extinct mammal is widely recognized as an early four-legged ancestor in the evolution of whales?
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Pakicetus
Which animal is the classic example of sexual selection because males display an elaborate ornamental tail?
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Peacock
Which process describes two interacting species evolving in response to each other’s adaptations?
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Coevolution
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