noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Biological term for the evolutionary process by which new species arise. Often used in academic contexts. Synonymous with 種分化 (しゅぶんか).
See also: 種分化
種形成は進化生物学の重要な概念だ。
Speciation is an important concept in evolutionary biology.
地理的隔離が種形成を促進することがある。
Geographic isolation can promote speciation.