What is meant by speciation"? State the various factors which could lead to the formation of new species."

Speciation is the process of the formation of new species either by evolution or by genetic modification of the existing species in a population.

Factors responsible for speciation are natural selection, genetic drift, geographical isolation and mutation.

Extra information:

1) Natural selection: Genetic variation in the individual of species generated due to natural incidents led to the evolution of new species.

2) Genetic drift: Sudden alternation in gene frequency due to any natural or manmade factor is called genetic drift.

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Updated on: 20-Mar-2023

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