speciation
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, speciation has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
Speciation is the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species. The biologist Orator F. Cook coined the term in 1906 for cladogenesis, the splitting of lineages, as opposed to anagenesis, phyletic evolution within lineages. Charles Darwin was the first to describe the role of natural selection in speciation in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. He also identified sexual selection as a likely mechanism, but found it problematic.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Evolutionary biology |
Who talks about speciation on podcasts?
speciation came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
- Creation Story | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Oct 2025)
What is speciation mentioned alongside?
speciation is most often mentioned alongside Lula Miller, Attorney General and Neanderthal.
Mentioned together: Lula Miller, Attorney General, Neanderthal, Adam and Eve, Tacoma, Washington, immunity, Radiolab, Latif Nasser, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Sarah Qari