allopatrically
əˈpæ adjective Biology, Ecology.
originating in or occupying different geographical areas.
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allopatric (ˌæləˈpætrɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| Compare sympatric (of biological speciation or species) taking place or existing in areas that are geographically separated from one another | |
| [C20: from | |
| allo'patrically | |
| —adv | |
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| allopatric (ˌæləˈpætrɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| Compare sympatric (of biological speciation or species) taking place or existing in areas that are geographically separated from one another | |
| [C20: from | |
| allo'patrically | |
| —adv | |
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allopatric  (āl'ə-pāt'rĭk) Pronunciation Key
Ecology Occurring in separate, nonoverlapping geographic areas. Allopatric populations of related organisms are unable to interbreed because of geographic separation. ◇ The development of new species as a result of the geographic separation of populations is called allopatric speciation. Compare sympatric. |
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