what type of reproductive barriers applies yo each of these scenarios? a. water

Question

what type of reproductive barriers applies yo each of these scenarios?
a. water buffalo and cattle can mate, but the embryos die early in development.
b. scientists try to mate two species of dragonfly that inhabit the same pond at the same time of day. however, females never allow males of the other species to mate with them.
c. one species of reed warbler is active in the upper part of the canopy, while another species of reed warbler is active in the lower canopy. both species are active during the day.
d. scientist mate two parrots from different populations to see if speciation has occured. the parrots mate over and over again, but the male's sperm never fertilizes the female's egg.

Explanation / Answer

Answer a. Hybrid inviability

Answer b. Behavioral isolation

Answer c. Habitat isolation

Answer d. Mechanical isolation

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse W
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.