Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22.2, Problem 2SB
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The male duck of one species performed a courtship display to a female of another species and the female duck interpreted it as aggressive behavior rather than amorous. The type of reproductive isolating mechanism in this situation is to be reviewed.

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The biological species concept utilizes reproductive isolation for describing the sexually reproducing organisms. Reproductive isolation keeps a check on the organisms from different species that they do not interbreed among themselves. There are various pre- and post-zygotic isolation mechanisms that operate to reduce the chances of interspecific mating.

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