Which of the following statements about speciation is true?
A) Wind-pollinated plants typically have higher speciation rates than animal-pollinated plants.
B) Species that move have higher rates of speciation than those with limited dispersal.
C) Sexual selection seems to decrease speciation rates.
D) Herbivorous insects typically have higher rates of speciation compared with insects that prey on other insects.
E) None of the above

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Herbivorous insects often have higher rates of speciation due to their specialization on specific host plants, leading to ecological niches and reproductive isolation.

Which of the Following Statements About Speciation Is True