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Explain why allopatric speciation would be less likely to occur on an island close to a mainland than on a more isolated island of the same size.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Allopatric Speciation**: - Allopatric speciation occurs when a population is divided by a geographical barrier, leading to reproductive isolation and eventually the emergence of new species. 2. **Geographical Proximity**: - An island close to the mainland is more accessible to organisms from the mainland. This proximity allows for easier migration and gene flow between the island population and the mainland population. ...
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