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What is the meaning of Parapatric?

Important Questions on Evolution

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The largest unit in which gene flow is possible is;
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Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for the diversification of insects on land?
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What is the theory of Peripatric speciation?

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Two species occupying same or overlapping area are
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Write a short note on the species.
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Statement S : Species are groups of potentially interbreeding natural populations that are isolated from other such groups.
Reason R : Reproductive isolation brings about distinctive morphological characters.
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The single-step large mutation that leads to speciation is called saltation or migration?
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Sympatric speciation is caused by
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Define the following term:

Speciation

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Statement: Sub species has a geographical area and geographically isolated from other sub species
Reason : When members of a species are geographically isolated they give rise to a sub species.
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Define species. Explain the various aspects of species.
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Explain the term speciation.
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Statement S : Populations of a species inhabiting different geographical areas are in a continuous process of adaptation to their surrounding environments and this leads to the evolution of new species.
Reason R : Geographical barriers obstruct Interbreeding of populations of a species leading to reproductive isolation and evolution of new species. The correct one is:
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What are sympatric and Parapatric evolution?

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True species are
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Different species occurring in different geographical areas are known as
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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.

_____ is the basic unit of classification in the hierarchical taxonomic system. (Class, Species,Order)

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Populations are said to be sympatric when
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Which one of the following is the first step in allopatric speciation?
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Define Carrying capacity.