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Speciation involving geographic separation of populations is:

AConvergent
BVestigial
CAllopatric
DSympatric
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Allopatric
1. Allo means other, patric means homeland. 2. Geographic separation gives allopatric speciation. 3. Sympatric speciation happens in one location. _Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 18, Evolution and the Origin of Species (CC BY 4.0)._
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