Asked by George Gathogo Solomon on May 21, 2024
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Sometimes, plant species that grow in the same area cannot interbreed because their physical shape has become specialized for different types of pollinators. What type of reproductive isolation is occurring?
A) mechanical
B) ecological
C) behavioral
D) gamete incompatibility
E) temporal
Reproductive Isolation
The end of gene flow between populations; part of speciation.
Pollinators
Animals that facilitate the transfer of pollen from the male structures of a flower to the female structures, enabling fertilization.
- Detail the distinct types of reproductive isolation and their significance in the development of new species.
Verified Answer
DO
Declan O'BrienMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mechanical isolation occurs when species cannot interbreed due to differences in their physical structures, such as those that affect pollination mechanisms. This prevents them from successfully mating or transferring pollen.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the distinct types of reproductive isolation and their significance in the development of new species.