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Allopatric Speciation
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Allopatric speciation due to geographic separation
The northern spotted owl and the Mexican spotted owl inhabit geographically separate locations with different climates and ecosystems. The owl is an example of allopatric speciation.
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"OpenStax College, Formation of New Species. October 16, 2013."
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