Speciation is best describes as

Question

Speciation is best describes as *

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

When there is a rise in two or more species from a single existing species

A group of similar organisms that live in the same area, share some common traits, but are not able to produce fertile offspring.

Answer 1

Answer: When there is a rise in two or more species from a single existing species

Speciation is basically the process of one species splitting into two or more different species. For example, if there was one species of birds, and something caused this species to physically separate (geographic isolation), or undergo other processes (such as different feeding or foraging patterns, etc.) then over time, speciation may occur, causing this one species to diverge into two or more distinct species. Answer choice 1 is what the birds used to be - the same species with the ability to reproduce. Answer choice 3 is what can result from the process of speciation.