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Allopatric speciation in AP Environmental Science

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

Allopatric speciation occurs when a population of organisms is separated by a physical barrier, such as a mountain range or body of water, leading to the formation of new species over time.

This definition is part of Fiveable's AP Environmental Science review, which also has guided practice questions.

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