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5 Researchers studying orcas also known as killer whales

Last updated: 5/17/2023

5 Researchers studying orcas also known as killer whales

5 Researchers studying orcas also known as killer whales have observed two different groups forming in the North Atlantic The two groups occupy the same geographic region but they exhibit different traits in terms of size markings and feeding behavior They also appear to occupy different ecological niches Type 1 orcas generally eat fish and other marine life while type 2 orcas feed primarily on other large marine mammals a Describe how the divergence observed by the researchers could eventually lead to the formation of a new species 2 points b Explain how occupying different niches may have played a role in the divergence of the two orca populations 2 points c How would the speciation of orcas affect the biodiversity of