Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 22 - Speciation - 22.3 - Speciation May Occure through Geographic Isolation or in Sympathy - 22.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 475: 1

Answer

Different species may be challenged by different forms of reproductive isolation. In the case of allopatric speciation, a body of water may prevent two populations of land-dwelling animals from mating, but a mountain range can separate two populations of birds. If the two geographic barriers were switched, neither would prevent the animals from mating with the other population.

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Different species may be challenged by different forms of reproductive isolation. In the case of allopatric speciation, a body of water may prevent two populations of land-dwelling animals from mating, but a mountain range can separate two populations of birds. If the two geographic barriers were switched, neither would prevent the animals from mating with the other population.
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