Speciation

Explain the following :

  1. Speciation
  2. Natural Selection

Answer

  • Speciation - evolution of a new species from pre-existing species
  • Occurring due to accumulation of variations
  • By processes like genetic drift / geographical barriers like mountains, rivers etc., leading to incapability to reproduce amongst themselves in the population.

Natural selection

  • Change in frequency of some genes in a population
  • Which give survival advantage to a species from elimination.
  • Ex. – in a population of beetles, a new variation (green colour) get survival benefit / advantage to green beetles whereas other (red) perishes.
  • Exam Year: 2015