Speciation Group of answer choices and microevolution are synonymous. occurs at such a slow pace that no one has ever observed the emergence of new species. can involve changes to a single gene. must begin with the geographic isolation of a small, frontier population. occurs only by the accumulation of genetic change over vast expanses of time.

Before classifying insects into different orders, review the larger classification for insects: • kingdom: animalia • phylum : arthropoda • class : insecta conduct research online to determine the characteristics an organism must have to be classified in each of the taxonomy levels shown. note the characteristics you find in the answer space.