A population of large cats live in a mountainous region. A small portion of the population
becomes separated and isolated from the main group for thousands of years. The two
populations are now identified as two
different species.
1) Which statement BEST describes this relationship?
es
A) Differentiation occurred as the cats were separated.
B) The two species have adapted after years of cólpetition.
Eliminate
as © Speciation occurred as the cats were separated.
D) The two species merged into a common ancestor.
