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Term: Allopatric

Definition:

Allopatric refers to the geographic separation of two or more populations of a species, leading to their evolution as distinct species due to the absence of gene flow between them.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: allopatry
• Adjective: allopatric
• Adverb: allopatrically

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: (Adjective) Pertaining to the geographical isolation and reproductive isolation of populations or species

Example sentence: The presence of a large river acted as a barrier, causing the formation of allopatric species on either side.

Sense 2: (Noun) The condition or state of being geographically separated or isolated

Example sentence: The allopatry of the species was due to the mountain range that separated the two populations.

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