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Which type of reproductive isolation occurs when two species breed at different times of the day, different seasons, or different years?

  • Behavioral isolation
  • Habitat isolation
  • Temporal isolation (correct)
  • Mechanical isolation

    • What is the term for reproductive isolation that occurs when two species encounter each other rarely or not at all because they occupy different habitats?

  • Habitat isolation (correct)
  • Mechanical isolation
  • Temporal isolation
  • Behavioral isolation

    • Which type of reproductive isolation is based on courtship rituals and other behaviors unique to a species?

  • Behavioral isolation (correct)
  • Temporal isolation
  • Habitat isolation
  • Mechanical isolation

    • What is the term for reproductive isolation that occurs due to morphological differences preventing successful mating?

    <p>Mechanical isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reproductive isolation occurs when the sperm of one species cannot fertilize the eggs of another species?

    <p>Gametic isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for postzygotic barriers that prevent the hybrid zygote from developing into a viable, fertile adult?

    <p>Reduced hybrid viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which postzygotic barrier refers to hybrids being sterile, even if they are vigorous?

    <p>Reduced hybrid fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the phenomenon where first-generation hybrids are fertile, but their offspring of the next generation are feeble or sterile?

    <p>Hybrid breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reproductive isolation occurs when two species do not encounter each other due to occupying different habitats, but not isolated by physical barriers?

    <p>Habitat isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the phenomenon where genes of different parent species interact and impair the development or survival of hybrids?

    <p>Reduced hybrid viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines reproductive isolation?

    <p>The existence of biological barriers that prevent species from producing offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reproductive barriers?

    <p>To limit the production of hybrids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reproductive barrier blocks fertilization from occurring?

    <p>Prezygotic barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of prezygotic barriers?

    <p>To hinder fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are reproductive barriers classified?

    <p>By their timing in the reproductive process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hindering fertilization in reproductive isolation?

    <p>To limit the production of hybrids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a prezygotic barrier?

    <p>Temporal isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reproductive isolation?

    <p>To prevent the formation of new species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of barrier prevents successful completion of mating?

    <p>Prezygotic barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of impeding different species from attempting to mate?

    <p>To prevent successful mating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Reproductive Isolation

    • Temporal isolation occurs when two species breed at different times of the day, different seasons, or different years.
    • Habitat isolation occurs when two species encounter each other rarely or not at all because they occupy different habitats.
    • Behavioral isolation is based on courtship rituals and other behaviors unique to a species.
    • Mechanical isolation occurs due to morphological differences preventing successful mating.
    • Gametic isolation occurs when the sperm of one species cannot fertilize the eggs of another species.

    Postzygotic Barriers

    • Hybrid inviability refers to postzygotic barriers that prevent the hybrid zygote from developing into a viable, fertile adult.
    • Hybrid sterility refers to hybrids being sterile, even if they are vigorous.
    • Hybrid breakdown refers to the phenomenon where first-generation hybrids are fertile, but their offspring of the next generation are feeble or sterile.

    Ecological and Genetic Barriers

    • Ecological isolation occurs when two species do not encounter each other due to occupying different habitats, but not isolated by physical barriers.
    • Genetic incompatibility refers to the phenomenon where genes of different parent species interact and impair the development or survival of hybrids.

    Definition and Purpose of Reproductive Isolation

    • Reproductive isolation refers to the barriers that prevent interbreeding between different species.
    • The purpose of reproductive barriers is to prevent different species from interbreeding and producing hybrid offspring.
    • The purpose of reproductive isolation is to maintain the integrity of different species and prevent the loss of genetic adaptations.

    Classification and Function of Reproductive Barriers

    • Reproductive barriers are classified into two main categories: prezygotic and postzygotic barriers.
    • Prezygotic barriers block fertilization from occurring, while postzygotic barriers prevent the development of hybrid offspring.
    • The function of prezygotic barriers is to impede different species from attempting to mate.
    • The function of reproductive isolation is to hinder fertilization and prevent the production of hybrid offspring.

    Examples of Reproductive Barriers

    • Different breeding times or seasons are an example of a prezygotic barrier.
    • Mechanical isolation is an example of a prezygotic barrier that prevents successful mating.
    • Hybrid sterility is an example of a postzygotic barrier that prevents hybrid offspring from reproducing.

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