Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Speciation

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The process by which a new species evolves from an earlier species

The most basic process of macro evolution

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Reproductive isolation

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Pertaining to groups of organisms that, may because of genetic differences, are prevented from mating and producing offspring with members of other such groups

Ex: dogs cannot mate with cats

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