In allopatric speciation, species usually form ____.
A)abruptly
B)in proportion to the parental stock
C)rapidly, but are then reduced by environmental factors
D)gradually over rather long periods of time
E)in the same homeland

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Allopatric speciation occurs when populations of a species become geographically isolated from one another and evolve independently. This process typically occurs gradually over long periods of time as the isolated populations experience different environmental conditions and genetic changes accumulate.

In Allopatric Speciation, Species Usually Form ____