The uplift of the Isthmus of Panama, a geological event that occurred about five million years ago, separated populations of marine organisms and led to ____.
A) allopatric speciation
B) sympatric speciation
C) gametic isolation
D) hybrid sterility
E) hybrid inviability

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The uplift of the Isthmus of Panama physically separated marine populations, leading to allopatric speciation, where species evolve due to geographic isolation.

The Uplift of the Isthmus of Panama, a Geological Event