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mollusque commented on the word parapatric speciation
Not to be confused with peripatric speciation.
August 31, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word parapatric speciation
Crikey, I'm making a damn mess of Wordie, aren't I? Sorry folks. *is sad*
August 31, 2008
mollusque commented on the word parapatric speciation
Actually, they are both kinds of speciation, but peripatric speciation (speciation by peripheral isolation at the edge of the geographic range) might have been more likely for dinosaurs than
August 31, 2008
reesetee commented on the word parapatric speciation
Also not to be confused with peripatetic speciation. ;-)
August 31, 2008
rolig commented on the word parapatric speciation
Is this anything like parapathetic speciation (the formation of new paranormal telepathic groups) or parapatriotic speciation (the formation of new right-wing paramilitary groups)?
August 31, 2008