Chapter 22 - Speciation - 22.1 - Species Are Reproductively Isolated Lineages on the Tree of Life - 22.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 469: 3

Reproductive isolation restricts gene flow between organisms, preventing them from mating. This isolation often leads to speciation, as organisms of one group only mate with individuals of that group. Reproductive isolation can take many forms, including geographic isolation, behavioral isolation or reproductive isolation.

Reproductive isolation restricts gene flow between organisms, preventing them from mating. This isolation often leads to speciation, as organisms of one group only mate with individuals of that group. Reproductive isolation can take many forms, including geographic isolation, behavioral isolation or reproductive isolation.