Organisms and Populations Question 17
17. Species occurring in different geographical areas are called as
(a) sibling
(b) sympatric
(c) allopatric
(d) neopatric
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Answer : c
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(c) Two or more species which are reproductively isolated from each other but are morphologically quite similar are known as sibling species. Sympatric species are developed due to reproductive isolation and occur in overlapping or same area of geographical distribution. Parapatric species are developed in adjacent geographical areas meeting in very narrow regions of overlap.
