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The formation of a new species from an existing one is called:

Answer: speciation.

  • A speciation
  • B respiration
  • C germination
  • D mutation

Correct answer: A. speciation

Explanation: Speciation is the evolutionary process by which new species arise.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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