During the class, we examined the evolution of frog species. After the construction of a highway, at year 5000 (L12&13 Species Concepts and Speciation in class, Slide 34), the population at the right side of the highway and the population at the left side of the highway evolved into two new species. What mode of speciation-- allopatric or sympatric--led to these two frog species? Provide your reasoning making reference to the information that you know about these organisms.

During the class, we examined the evolution of frog species. After the construction of a highway, at year 5000 (L12&13 Species Concepts and Speciation in class, Slide 34), the population at the right side of the highway and the population at the left side of the highway evolved into two new species. What mode of speciation-- allopatric or sympatric--led to these two frog species? Provide your reasoning making reference to the information that you know about these organisms.

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter11: Evolution And Its Processes

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Problem 4RQ: What is the difference between micro- and macroevolution? a. Microevolution describes the evolution...

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