Two continental plates collide and begin to build up a mountain range. gradually, a species of lizards becomes separated by the mountain range. the members on one side can no longer interact with members on the other side. due to their separation, the two populations of lizards a. will evolve in exactly the same manner and remain as one species. b. will likely become extinct within one year. c. will begin hunting one another for food. d. will likely evolve into separate species over millions of years.