speciate

• 动词，指在进化过程中形成新的生物物种。

A verb used to describe the process by which new biological species arise through evolution.

1. Form new speciesC2formalscientific

   To evolve into a new species, typically through adaptation to different environments or isolation.

   形成新物种

   • Populations of birds can speciate when separated by a mountain range.
   • Darwin's finches are a classic example of how animals speciate on islands.
   • Over millions of years, isolated groups of fish speciated into distinct forms.

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