Sympatric speciation
A) is defined as the formation of polyploids.
B) involves geographic barriers to migration and gene flow.
C) occurs without geographic separation of populations.
D) results from secondary contact between populations.
E) describes the interaction between populations which exist in adjacent areas.

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Sympatric speciation occurs when new species evolve from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region. This process does not involve geographic barriers to gene flow, which distinguishes it from allopatric speciation. Instead, sympatric speciation can result from genetic differences, behavioral changes, or ecological niches that reduce gene flow within a population.

Sympatric Speciation