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The speciation in which a population splits into two geographically isolated populations experience dissimilar selective pressure and genetic drift is known as


 

Option: 1

sympatric speciation


Option: 2

parapatric speciation


Option: 3

peripatric speciation 

 


Option: 4

allopatric speciation


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The speciation in which a population splits into two geographically isolated populations that experience dissimilar selective pressure and genetic drift is known as allopatric speciation. It occurs when a population becomes geographically separated into two or more isolated populations, leading to reproductive isolation and the formation of new species. Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

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