Geographic isolation limits the ________ between separated populations of a species.

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Geographic isolation limits the movement of individuals between populations, which reduces gene flow between populations. This can lead to genetic differences and potentially even the development of new species over time. Therefore, gene flow is limited, but genetic differences and adaptation may still occur through other means such as mutation, genetic drift, and natural selection. Directional selection may also occur, but it is not necessarily limited by geographic isolation.

Geographic Isolation Limits the ________ Between Separated Populations of a Species