Two Species of Frogs Belonging to the Same Genus Occasionally

question 15

Multiple Choice

Two species of frogs belonging to the same genus occasionally mate, but the embryos stop developing after a day and then die. These two frog species separate by ________.

• A) reduced hybrid viability
• B) hybrid breakdown
• C) reduced hybrid fertility
• D) gametic isolation

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Discount Factor

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Payback Period

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