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Formation of several species of finches in Galapagos islands or marsupials in Australia is

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Sympatric speciation

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Phyletic speciation

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Allopatric speciation

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Fusion speciation

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Solution

The correct option is A Allopatric speciation
When a species split into two or more geographically isolated population and these population finally form a new species. This mode of speciation is called allopatric speciation.
So, the correct answer is 'Allopatric speciation'

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