What term describes a species that lives in separate geographic regions?

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6 Apr 2021
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An allopatric species is one that occupies distinct geographic locations. This physical separation restricts interbreeding between populations of the same species, leading to a lack of gene flow. Over time, this isolation can result in the emergence of new species through speciation.

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