Speciation
/ˌspiːʃiˈeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The process by which new distinct species evolve.
Sentence Examples
Speciation is the process by which new species are formed.
The study analyzed the rate of speciation in the population.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Evolutionary biologists study ____, which is the process by which new species are formed over time.