Which best describes a population that forms a new species within the same geographical region as the original species?
A) Allopatric speciation
B) Sympatric speciation
C) Parapatric speciation
D) Autologous speciation
E) Heterogeneous speciation

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Sympatric speciation occurs when a new species evolves from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region. This contrasts with allopatric speciation, where a population is geographically separated, leading to the formation of new species.

Which Best Describes a Population That Forms a New Species