Allophagic speciation

Pronunciation
/al-oh-FAG-ik speh-see-ah-TAY-shun/
Category
Speciation Processes
Plural
Allophagic speciation

Definition

A proposed but not widely accepted mechanism of speciation wherein new species develop in the same place, but are separated by their preference for different food.

Etymology

Example

The allophagic speciation of certain fruit flies is driven by their preference for different types of fruit.

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