Which of the following is the best definition of sympatric speciation?
A) species that evolve due to geographical distance
B) mechanical isolation acts to prevent speciation
C) breeding behavior that prevents the organisms from breeding due to differences in their breeding time
D) ecological isolation
E) evolutionary change that creates two species occupying the same space

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Sympatric speciation is the process of evolutionary change that results in the creation of two or more species that occupy the same geographic space, without the presence of a physical barrier or significant geographical distance. This can occur due to a variety of factors, such as divergent ecological niches, divergent mating behaviors, or chromosomal changes that lead to reproductive isolation.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Sympatric