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Fertile will support plant life, infertile will struggle.

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What is a word that is opposite of the word fertile?

Infertile or barren.


What evolutionary barrier causes an infertile offspring?

An evolutionary barrier that could cause an infertile offspring is genetic incompatibility between the parents, leading to mismatched or non-viable offspring. This can occur when different species attempt to reproduce, resulting in a hybrid that is infertile. Additionally, mutations or chromosomal abnormalities can also lead to infertility in offspring.


What is the diploid number of a mule and why is it that they are infertile?

The diploid number of a mule is 63. Mules have an odd number of chromosomes (63) - which means that the chromosomes do not pair off properly. This causes problems with meiosis, which is the process that creates the gametes (sex cells) that will be involved in sexual reproduction. This is why almost all mules are infertile. Mules are the result of a cross between two species. By definition, the offspring from two different species cannot be fertile. However, there are a few very rare cases of a female mule having a viable offspring.


What is the difference between a specific epithet and a species in taxonomy?

In taxonomy, a specific epithet is the second part of a species name that describes a particular characteristic of the organism, while a species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.


What is the difference between succeeding terms called?

The difference between succeeding terms in a sequence is called the common difference in an arithmetic sequence, and the common ratio in a geometric sequence.