Bighorn sheep occupy a range that extends from Canada to Mexico; however, this range is not continuous because the sheep prefer steep rocky cliffs, which are often spatially isolated. This is an example of
A) population structure.
B) population genetics.
C) allopatry.
D) genetic distance.

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The spatial isolation of bighorn sheep populations due to their preference for specific habitats like steep rocky cliffs is an example of population structure, where populations are separated by geographical features.

Bighorn Sheep Occupy a Range That Extends from Canada to Mexico;