state the evolutionary forces leading to the origin of a new species.

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Speciation can result from the following factors.
1. Reproductive isolation due to geographical barriers
2. Natural selection
3. Changes in DNA (mutation).
4. Artificial selection.

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state the evolutionary forces leading to the origin of a new species.

Speciation can result from the following factors.1. Reproductive isolation due to geographical barriers2. Natural selection3. Changes in DNA (mutation).4. Artificial selection.

Speciation can result from the following factors.
1. Reproductive isolation due to geographical barriers
2. Natural selection
3. Changes in DNA (mutation).
4. Artificial selection.