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Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of a self- pollinating plant species? Why or why not?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Geographical Isolation**: - Geographical isolation occurs when a population of a species is separated by physical barriers (like mountains, rivers, or distance), preventing gene flow between them. 2. **Definition of Self-Pollination**: - Self-pollination is a reproductive process where pollen from the anther of a flower fertilizes the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant. This means that the plant can reproduce without needing pollen from another individual. ...
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