If the gene pools of allopatric populations did not differentiate much during geographical separation, then upon

reestablishing contact, the populations may interbreed and merge into one. This phenomenon is called ____.



a. species clustering
b. divergence
c. hybridization
d. species fusion


e. convergence


ANSWER: d

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