Refer to Figure 20-2. The type of speciation mechanism that occurred between the Poo-uli and the Apapane is most likely:
a. allopatric speciation.
b. allopolyploidy.
c. sympatric speciation.
d. punctuated equilibrium.
e. macroevolution.
C
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