Allopatric speciation occurs when
- A
An ecological barrier separates a population, allowing each side to evolve independently into distinct species
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A geographic barrier separates a population, allowing each side to evolve independently into distinct species
- C
A behavioral barrier separates mates within a population, allowing each group to evolve independently into distinct species
- D
A temporal barrier separates breeding seasons in a population, allowing each cohort to evolve independently into distinct species
Explanation
"Allo-" = different, "patric" = country. Geographic isolation is the most common driver of speciation.