Question

What is speciation list out the various factors which could lead to speciation?

Answer 1

The process by which a new species develops from the existing species is known as speciation. Factors that lead to speciation:

• Geographical isolation

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

• Reduction in gene flow

• Reproductive isolation

• Geographical isolation cannot be a major factor in speciation of a self pollinating plant as it does not depend on another plant for reproduction.