Parapatrically
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Of the ranges of organisms, in a parapatric manner; in a manner that is adjacent, but not significantly overlapping. not-comparable
"Where it comes parapatrically in contact with the parental species, it will establish a narrow secondary hybrid zone (reproductive isolation will rarely be complete at the beginning)."
Example
More examples"Where it comes parapatrically in contact with the parental species, it will establish a narrow secondary hybrid zone (reproductive isolation will rarely be complete at the beginning)."
Etymology
From parapatric + -ally.
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