Question

What factors could lead to the rise of a new species?

Answer 1

Formation of new species:

Speciation is the term used in evolutionary biology to describe the emergence of new species. A new species is formed when a group of individuals is separated from their species for an extended period of time and later evolves into a distinct species.

Factors leading to the formation of new species:

1. Genetic drift
2. Genetic mutation
3. Natural selection
4. Reproductive and geographical isolation
5. Effect of the environment on isolated populations
6. The number of genetic variants that are passed down from one generation to the next.