How would the history of a genus be affected by a starting with only 1 species? Group of answer choices Much higher likelihood of immediate extinction. There would essentially be no change. The speciation rate would likely tripple. Much lower chance of extinction. The speciation rate would likely double.

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How would the history of a genus be affected by a starting with only 1 species?

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Much higher likelihood of immediate extinction.

There would essentially be no change.

The speciation rate would likely tripple.

Much lower chance of extinction.

The speciation rate would likely double.

 

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