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speciation

[spee-shee-ey-shuhn, -see-ey-] / ˌspi ʃiˈeɪ ʃən, -siˈeɪ- /
NOUN
convergent evolution
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"We have been studying the process of speciation for a long time," said Svardal.

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"This study shows that there's a speciation 'gray zone' that can make it hard to draw the line," Chan said.

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Mr. Solomon estimates that significant steps toward speciation could arise within five to 10 generations.

From The Wall Street Journal

"And the trend is clear - the mass extinction pulses led directly to increased speciation after several millions of years."

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Exactly why reduced cuticle investment promotes speciation is still unclear.

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