What is allopatric speciation?

When two populations of a species are isolated geographically (for example by a river, mountain, flood etc). The two populations adapt to different selection pressures and so then eventually evolve into two new species that can no longer successfully interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

Answered by Isabella P. Biology tutor

2690 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How is the resting membrane potential established in a neurone?


Describe how the Meselsohn- Stahl experiment was set up. Describe how the results of the Meselsohn- Stahl experiment provide evidence for semi- conservative replication


Explain the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis


Can you explain the difference between simple and facilitated diffusion?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences