A Porpoise and a Dolphin, Both Mammals, Mate and Produce

question 37

Multiple Choice

A porpoise and a dolphin, both mammals, mate and produce an embryo, but the embryo fails to complete development. This event describes:

• A) hybrid sterility.
• B) hybrid inviability.
• C) hybrid breakdown.
• D) gametic isolation.
• E) gestational abortion.

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