Species Flashcards
1
Q
What is a species
A
It is a group of organisms which can interbreed to produce fertile offspring
2
Q
What are fertile offspring?
A
Fertile offspring are young that are able to produce more of their kind when they reach sexual maturity.
3
Q
What will happen when members of different species interbreed?
A
Their offspring will be infertile
4
Q
What does infertile mean?
A
It means that they will not be able to produce their own offspring when they reach maturity.
5
Q
Give examples of a hybrid.
A
Zebra + Shetland pony= Zebrony
Dolphin+ Killer Whale = Wholphin
Grizzly bear + polar bear = Grolar bear
Cow + Buffalo = Beefalo
Camel + Llama = Cama
Serval+ Cat= Savannah cat
Sheep + Goat = Geep
