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Speciation: The process of formation of new species

Quantum Models Of Speciation: Models of evolution that hold that speciation sometimes occurs rapidly as well as over long periods, as the classical theory proposed.

Allopatric Speciation: The differentiation of geographically isolated populations into distinct species

Parapatric Speciation: The differentiation into distinct species of populations experiencing some gene flow

Punctuated Equilibrium: A model that holds that the evolutionary process is characterized by long periods with little or no change interspersed with short periods of rapid speciation.

Out Of Africa Hypothesis: Holds that modern human populations (Homo sapiens) are all derived from a single speciation event that took place in a restricted region in Africa.

Polyploidy: Abnormal variation in the number of chromosome sets. The condition when a cell or organism has more than the customary two sets of chromosomes. This is an especially effective speciation mec . . . View Full Definition

Genetic Divergence: The separation of a populations gene pool from the gene pools of other populations due to mutation, genetic drift, and selection. Continued divergence can lead to speciation.