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The ranges of black bears and brown bears overlap. However, black bears spend most of their time in the woods and brown bears spend most of their time along the river. Which of the following best describes why black and brown bears do not interbreed?
A) Habitat isolation
B) Temporal isolation
C) Biological isolation
D) Evolutionary isolation
E) Environmental isolation
Habitat Isolation
A prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanism in which reproduction between similar species is prevented because they live and breed in different habitats.
Interbreed
To produce offspring by mating individuals of different species, breeds, varieties, etc.
Black Bears
A species of bear native to North America, known for its varied diet and adaptability to different habitats.
- Capture the essence of the myriad forms of reproductive isolation mechanisms and their delineations.
- Recognize the role of temporal, habitat, and mechanical isolation in preventing gene flow between species.
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Learning Objectives
- Capture the essence of the myriad forms of reproductive isolation mechanisms and their delineations.
- Recognize the role of temporal, habitat, and mechanical isolation in preventing gene flow between species.
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