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speciation

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/spɪˈsiːʃən/ · spe-ci-a-tion

The evolutionary process by which new biological species arise.

Meanings

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The evolutionary process by which new biological species arise.

وہ ارتقائی عمل جس کے ذریعے نئی حیاتیاتی اقسام پیدا ہوتی ہیں۔

نوع کی تقسیم

no' ki taqseem

Synonyms

evolutiondivergencespecies formationارتقاءتباعداقسام کی تشکیل

Antonyms

extinctioncommonalityنابودیمشترک ہونا

Common Collocations

  • speciation process
  • allopatric speciation
  • sympatric speciation

Example Sentences

Speciation can occur due to geographical isolation.

نوع کی تقسیم جغرافیائی تنہائی کی وجہ سے ہو سکتی ہے۔

No' ki taqseem jughrafiai tanhai ki wajah se ho sakti hai.

Darwin's theory of evolution involves the process of speciation.

ڈارون کا نظریہ ارتقاء نوع کی تقسیم کے عمل کو شامل کرتا ہے۔

Darwin ka nazriya irtiqaa no' ki taqseem ke amal ko shaamil karta hai.

Understanding speciation is crucial for conservation efforts.

نوع کی تقسیم کو سمجھنا تحفظی کوششوں کے لیے نہایت اہم ہے۔

No' ki taqseem ko samajhna tahafuz ki koshishon ke liye nihayat ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

species:Species refers to a group of organisms capable of interbreeding, while speciation is the process of forming new species.

Word Family

speciate
verbنوع کی تشکیل دینا
specimens
nounنمونے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Speciation is like 'special creation' of species.

Imagine different birds evolving in isolated environments, each transforming into unique species.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "species" — appearance or kind

First known use: 20th century

The term was first introduced in the biological sciences to describe the process by which new species are formed. Its usage has evolved alongside advances in evolutionary biology.