Sympatric speciation differs from allopatric speciation because in sympatric speciation

A. there are no physical barriers against interbreeding.
B. a population becomes geographically isolated.
C. hybrid zones form.
D. polyploidy must first arise.
E. two populations of the same species merge to form a single population.


Answer: A

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