Speciation refers to
a. the ability to domesticate plants by controlling seed populations.
b. the development of animal breeds through controlling reproduction.
c. the formation of various species in response to climatic and environmental conditions.
d. the emergence of language families.
e. the need for hominids to provide for the lengthy childhoods of their offspring.
Answer: c. the formation of various species in response to climatic and environmental conditions.
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What will be an ideal response?