Concepts of species and speciation Flashcards
1
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biological species concept
A
members can potentially interbreed and produce pffsprings that are viable and fertile
2
Q
3 reproductive isolation mechanisms
A
a. separated by habitat
b. recognition of mates through behavioral display
c. incomparibel reproductive organs
3
Q
morphological species concept
A
organisms separated by morphology/structure
4
Q
ecological species concept
A
groups organisms by role in environment
5
Q
phylogenetic species concept
A
separate species if they form branch in tree of life
