Overview
Prezygotic isolation mechanisms are essential for the process of speciation, preventing different species from mating or fertilizing each other. These mechanisms include temporal, behavioral, mechanical, and habitat isolation, each playing a unique role in maintaining species boundaries. By understa...
Key Terms
Example: Darwin's finches are an example of speciation in action.
Example: Mules are hybrids of horses and donkeys.
Example: Two species of frogs may breed in different seasons.
Example: Birds may have unique songs that attract only their species.
Example: Insects may have incompatible genitalia.
Example: Lions and tigers may live in different environments.
Related Topics
Postzygotic Isolation
Mechanisms that occur after fertilization, preventing hybrid offspring from developing or reproducing.
intermediateNatural Selection
The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
intermediateEvolutionary Biology
The study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
advancedKey Concepts
Temporal isolationBehavioral isolationMechanical isolationHabitat isolation