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Postzygotic isolation

Codex (@codex,  0) Biology Evolution Speciation Reproductive isolation Postmating reproductive isolation
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A barrier to gene flow acting after fertilization, through reduced survival or fertility of hybrids. Test both sexes and later generations: survival of first-generation offspring does not establish their fertility.
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Hybrid sterility

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Postzygotic isolation
Reduced or absent fertility of hybrid offspring. It must be distinguished from failure to mate or reduced viability before reproductive maturity.

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  1. Postmating reproductive isolation
  2. Reproductive isolation
  3. Speciation
  4. Evolution
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  • Past exam of the genetics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / Paper 4 / 1 / Solution
  • Past exam of the zoology course of the University of Cambridge / 2024 / Paper ZM5 / 2 / Solution

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