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Noun: allopatry  u'ló-pu-tree
  1. The occurrence of related organisms in separate geographical areas with no overlap
    "The allopatry of these species led to distinct evolutionary paths"

Derived forms: allopatries

Type of: occurrence

Antonym: sympatry

Encyclopedia: Allopatry