What are the 3 steps for a new species?

The three steps for a new species to emerge typically involve isolation, divergence, and reproductive isolation. First, a population becomes isolated geographically or behaviorally, leading to limited gene flow. Over time, genetic differences accumulate due to natural selection, mutation, and genetic drift, causing divergence. Finally, reproductive isolation occurs, preventing interbreeding between the diverging populations, solidifying their status as distinct species.