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Give an example of a barrier that might bring about allopatric speciation. In addition to this barrier, what would be necessary for speciation to occur?
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For example, a mountain range could serve as a geographical barrier that separates a species into two distinct populations. This is because the mountain range prevents the two populations from interacting and exchanging genes, a process known as gene flow. Show more…
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