Mechanism
Sympatric Speciation
TL;DR
Sympatric speciation is the evolution of new species without geographic separation.
Sympatric speciation is the evolution of new species without geographic separation. In African cichlids, behavioral isolation via mate choice accelerates radiation - females prefer males with coloration matching their own population, creating assortative mating. Even if populations overlap spatially and ecologically, they don't interbreed if females discriminate based on color, enabling speciation without requiring geographic isolation.
Business Application of Sympatric Speciation
Organizations can create distinct ventures within the same market by ensuring sufficient differentiation in positioning, culture, and target customers - analogous to color-based mate choice preventing interbreeding.