Speciation and Biodiversity
Students will explore the processes by which new species arise and the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem stability.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between allopatric and sympatric speciation.
- Explain how reproductive isolation contributes to the formation of new species.
- Justify the importance of maintaining biodiversity for ecosystem resilience.
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