A defining characteristic of allopatric speciation is
A)the appearance of new species in the midst of old ones.
B)asexually reproducing populations.
C)geographic isolation.
D)artificial selection.
E)large populations.

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Allopatric speciation occurs when a population is geographically isolated from the rest of its species, which can result in genetic divergence and the eventual formation of a new species. The other options are not directly related to this process.

A Defining Characteristic of Allopatric Speciation Is