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allopatric

/al-uh-pa-trik/US // ˌæl əˈpæ trɪk //UK // (ˌæləˈpætrɪk) //

同源的,同源性的,同源性,同域性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Biology, Ecology.

    • : originating in or occupying different geographical areas.

Examples

  • Probably the geographic range of the geomyines was largely allopatric to that of the more specialized entoptychines.

  • Where the two species are allopatric, these same morphological characters differ least.

  • Although allopatric, similar arguments could be advanced for the morphologically similar pallidus and teretistes.

  • The majority of the species are allopatric and differ primarily in color patterns.

  • I have therefore recognized all morphologically distinct allopatric populations as species.