What major geographic feature acts as a dispersal barrier between *E. ocellatus* and *E. pyramidum*?
Answer
The vast Sahara
The gap between the West African *E. ocellatus* and the North African *E. pyramidum* is influenced by the vast Sahara, which functions as a significant dispersal barrier.
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