Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speciation
Noun
/spiːʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The process by which new and distinct species evolve from a common ancestor.
Examples
- The speciation of Darwin’s finches on the Galápagos Islands is a classic example of adaptive radiation.
- Scientists study genetic variations to understand the process of speciation.
- Geographical barriers often play a significant role in the speciation of organisms.
Meaning
Speciation refers to the evolutionary mechanism that creates biological diversity by forming new species.
Synonyms
- Evolution
- Diversification
- Species formation
