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hybrid zone [¦hī·brəd ¦zōn] (ecology) A geographic zone in which two populations hybridize after the breakdown of the geographic barrier that separated them. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Plant hybrid zones can represent focal points of insect biodiversity, and they should be preserved for that reason alone," he asserts. He and others hypothesize that in temperate regions, the meanest tropical bees will find themselves at an ecological disadvantage, and that a hybrid zone, perhaps a few hundred miles wide, may ultimately stretch across the southern United States. |
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