Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24.2, Problem 2CC
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To describe: Two mechanisms in sympatric populations which decrease the gene flow and making sympatric population most likely to occur.

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In “sympatric speciation”, different species formed in populations living in the same geographical area. In this condition, reproductive barriers occur by the factors such as, “polyploidy, sexual selection, and habitat differentiation” which ultimately reduces gene flow.

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