The Phenomenon of Fusion Is Likely to Occur When, After

question 66

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of fusion is likely to occur when, after a period of geographic isolation, two populations meet again and ________.

• A) an increasing number of infertile hybrids is produced over the course of the next 100 generations
• B) no reproduction occurs in the hybrid zone
• C) an increasing number of viable, fertile hybrids is produced over the course of the next 100 generations
• D) a decreasing number of viable, fertile hybrids is produced over the course of the next 100 generations

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