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Term: allopatry

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The state of two or more populations of a species that are geographically separated and do not interbreed.

Example Sentence: In allopatry, the populations of a species evolve independently due to their geographical isolation.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or characteristic of species or populations that are geographically separated.

Example Sentence: The allopatry patterns of these bird species can be observed through their distinct geographical distributions.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: The condition of organisms or species being limited to a specific geographical area.

Example Sentence: The allopatry of these reptiles is evidence of their restricted range and habitat preferences.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 3: A state of reproductive isolation resulting from geographical barriers.

Example Sentence: The formation of new species through allopatry is a key mechanism in evolutionary biology.