Allopatrically

/ˌæloʊˈpætrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that occurs in or is characterized by different geographic locations or areas of separation.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'allopatric,' adding the suffix '-ally' to create the adverb form. Developed alongside the adjective in evolutionary biology.

Kelly Says

When scientists say populations diverged 'allopatrically,' they mean geography literally separated them until they became different species—this mechanism is so powerful it explains why isolated islands like New Zealand developed completely unique wildlife found nowhere else.

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