Allopatric speciation
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title:
Allopatric speciation
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Allopatric speciation – also referred to as geographic speciation, vicariant speciation, or its earlier name the dumbbell model – is a mode of speciation that occurs when biological populations become geographically isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with gene flow. Various geographic changes can arise such as the movement of continents, and the formation of mountains, islands, bodies of water, or glaciers. Human activity such as agriculture or developments can als
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Speciation that occurs between geographically isolated populations
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allopatric_speciation
date created:
2003-10-05T04:01:54Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T18:03:29Z
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