Exam 3 Ch. 16 Flashcards
1
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Macroevolution
A
Changes in a population over a long period of time
2
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Speciation
A
The splitting of one species into two or more
3
Q
Reproductive Barriers
A
Prezygotic
Postzygotic
4
Q
Prezygotic Barriers
A
Habitat isolation Temporal isolation Behavioral isolation Mechanical isolation Gamete isolation
5
Q
Postzygotic Barriers
A
Zygote infertility
Hybrid Sterility
F2 Fitness
6
Q
Mass Extinction
A
Disappearence of a large number of species or a higher taxonomic group within a relatively short period of time
7
Q
Linnean Classification
A
8 Taxa-- DKPCOFGS Binomial system (2 part naming system)
8
Q
Cladistics
A
Classification according to proporation of measurable characteristics in common
