Speciation

Speciation is the process by which new, distinct species develop from a common ancestor. It occurs when populations of the same species become separated geographically or reproductively, leading to genetic differences over time. These differences can result from natural selection, mutations, or different environmental pressures. Once the populations can no longer interbreed successfully, they are considered separate species. Essentially, speciation is how the incredible diversity of life on Earth arises, transforming a single ancestral species into multiple, unique species adapted to different environments or ways of life.