Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting the process by which new species emerge in different geographical areas due to geographical barriers preventing gene flow.

“The discovery of the Galapagos finches was a result of allopatric speciation, as they evolved separately over millions of years.”

2. noun

A new species that has emerged through allopatric speciation.

“The scientist studied the characteristics of a newly discovered allopatric species of frog in the Amazon rainforest.”