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The different forms of interbreeding species that live in different geographical regions are called

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sibling species

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sympatric species

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allopatric species

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polytypic species

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The correct option is C
allopatric species

Allopatric speciation occurs when a single species becomes geographically separated; each group evolves new and distinctive traits.

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