Pre-zygotic

Reproductive Explanation Example

Isolating
Mechanisms
Ecological or habitat isolation Both the lion and the tiger exist in
Habitat Isolation occurs when two species that could India and can interbreed; however,
interbreed do not because they live the lion lives in the grasslands and
in different areas. the tiger lives in the forest.
Because there is no mate recognition Certain cricket species will only mate
Behavioral Isolation between females and males of the with males who sing a specific
different species, behavioral mating song.
isolation is a type of prezygotic
barrier that prevents interbreeding
between closely related species.
Post-zygotic
Reproductive Explanation Example
Isolating
Mechanisms
Hybrid inviability is a post-zygotic Die before birth in the early stages of
Hybrid inviability barrier that limits a hybrid's ability development Plants are prone to
to develop into a healthy, fit adult. hybrid inviability, which occurs
Because hybrids have lower health when hybrid seeds fail to germinate
than pure-bred individuals, gene or die soon after germination.
flow between species is prevented.
Hybrid breakdown is a type of A sterile mule produced by mating a
Hybrid breakdown reproductive failure that occurs after horse and a donkey, or a tigon
the F2 generation of crosses produced by mating a lion and a
between different species or tiger, etc. Hybrid breakdown: This
subspecies. results in the mating of two F1 fertile
offspring, resulting in sterile F2
generation offspring. This reduces
fecundity and renders them unfit for
population establishment.
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October 29, 2021

 Directions: Give the type of isolating mechanism and tell whether
it is pre-zygotic or post-zygotic.
1. A group of bears were separated when the landmass they were
living in split up. One group eventually became black and brown
bears, the other, polar bears.
Type- Habitat Isolation Pre/post -zygotic- Pre-zygotic
2. Horse and donkeys produce mules it is sterile.
Type- Hybrid Breakdown Pre/post -zygotic- Post-zygotic
3. In some bee populations, only large bees are big enough to
unfold flower petals and obtain nectar and pollen.
Type- Habitat Isolation Pre/post -zygotic- Pre-zygotic
4. A cross between two fish species occurs but developmental
only occurs up to the 16-cell stage.
Type- Hybrid Inviability Pre/post -zygotic- Post-zygotic
5. Two parents produce a hybrid offspring that lives only a short time and dies.
Type- Hybrid Breakdown Pre/post -zygotic- Post-zygotic

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Direction: Explain your answer.

A common farming practice is to breed a female horse with a male donkey. The
result is a very robust animal – the mule. Most mules however are sterile, and
therefore cannot reproduce. Are horses and donkeys members of the same species?
Justify your answer.

All you need to know is that horses and donkeys are entirely different species.
They all, however, descended from the same equidae family. These species are all
members of the equus subfamily of animals. Horses' coats are thin and their ears
are short. Horses tower over donkeys in stature. The breed of a horse influences its
speed and how easy it is to train. They have long manes and tails, but this is
determined by their breed. Horses are herd animals, which means they travel in
groups. While, Donkeys are a completely different species than horses and ponies
because they have a different number of chromosomes. They have longer ears than
horses, less waterproof coats, and thinner manes and tails. This is largely due to the
fact that donkeys originate in Africa and are adapted to a warmer climate. Donkey
hooves are smaller and more upright than horses'. When confronted with danger,
they are less likely to flee than horses.