Which best describes a population that forms a new species within the same geographical region as the original species?

A) Allopatric speciation
B) Sympatric speciation
C) Parapatric speciation
D) Autologous speciation
E) Heterogeneous speciation

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when different species evolve within the same geographical area without physical barriers.

Geographical Region

An area of the Earth's surface characterized by distinctive physical, biological, and environmental conditions, often defined by natural or political boundaries.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular geographic area and capable of interbreeding.