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Genetic Phenomena > Biological Evolution > Reproductive Isolation
Biological Phenomena > Biological Evolution > Reproductive Isolation

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Reproductive Isolation  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Mechanisms that prevent different populations from exchanging genes (GENE FLOW), resulting in or maintaining GENETIC SPECIATION. It can either prevent mating to take place or ensure that any offspring produced is either inviable or sterile, thereby preventing further REPRODUCTION.

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