allopatric

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæləˈpætrɪk/

Definition

Occurring in or occupying different geographical areas, especially in a way that prevents populations of the same species from interbreeding.

Examples

• Allopatric populations often diverge genetically due to the lack of gene flow between them.

• The island birds evolved through an allopatric process after being separated from the mainland group.

• Biologists study allopatric speciation to understand how physical barriers drive the development of new life forms.

Synonyms of allopatric

Words with a similar meaning to allopatric:

• separated
• isolated
• disjunct
• geographically isolated

Antonyms of allopatric

Words with the opposite meaning to allopatric:

• sympatric

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