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j_sun

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on: Jul 11, 2013
The most likely explanation for the high rate of sympatric speciation that apparently existed among the cichlids of Lake Victoria in the past is
A) sexual selection.
B) habitat differentiation.
C) polyploidy.
D) pollution.
E) introduction of a new predator.


coco

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2013
Hey again :D

I'm guessing it's A. It makes sense.


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j_sun

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Reply #2 on: Aug 31, 2013
You're the best, thank you


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Reply #3 on: Apr 26, 2016
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