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Speciation

noun

The evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species.

Example Sentences

"Geographic isolation can lead to speciation over thousands of generations."

"Darwin's finches are a famous example of speciation driven by natural selection."

Synonyms & Related Terms

species formation

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