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What is the term for when a species is separated for such a long time they become unable to reproduce with each other and they are now two different species?
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The term for this process is called reproductive isolation or speciation. It occurs when genetic and reproductive barriers prevent individuals of two populations from interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. Over time, this can lead to the formation of two distinct species.
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How does speciation affect evolution?
Speciation is the process by which new biological species arise. It is part of the evolutionary process; how two or more populations of one species, when separated geographically, can gradually change over time in different ways, to become separate species.
When members of a species become separated by geography and loose the ability to interbreed how would scientists classify them?
two separate species (GradPoint/Novanet)
Why is reproduction necessary for a species?
As they live the organisms comprising a species will age and die, they therefore need to reproduce (have babies) in order to replace the members of the species that die or the species will cease to exist (become extinct).
Why does geographic isolation cause separation?
geographic isolation is when a physical barrier divides a population and they can no longer reproduce, reproductive isolation is when a species can no longer reproduce offspring. hope this helps!
How do you know an ecosystem is sustainable?
If the species continues to grow and reproduce offspring. If an ecosystem wasnt sustainable then is would become extinct over time.
What happens when members from separated populations do not reproduce with each other?
They become separate species.
What happens when members from separated populations not reproduce with each other?
They become separate species.
If members of a species fail to reproduce successfully the species?
If all members of a species fail to reproduce, the species will die out and can become extinct.
What is spatial isolation?
Spatial isolation is also known by the term geographic isolation. It occurs when different populations of a particular species become separated geographically and can no longer reproduce among themselves. This narrowing of the genetic pool often leads to birth of a new species that is essentially a unique subset of the original species.
What happens to a species if one member can't reproduce?
It will become extinct
When members of a species become separated by geography and lose ability to interbreed how would scientists classify them?
They would become 2 separate species.
When members of a Species become separated by geography and lose the ability to interbreed how would scientist classify them?
They would become 2 separate species.
Why do you need the reproductive system?
Plants and animals need reproductive systems in order to reproduce. A species that does not reproduce will eventually become extinct.
Why do creatures involve themselves in reproduction?
animals have to reproduce because they have to keep their species alive. If they don't then their species will become extinct.
Do raccoons reproduce?
Yes they do reproduce because their are male and female Raccoons
What type of fish can't reproduce?
Sterile ones, like most of the corn grown today (in the US).
How does speciation affect evolution?
Speciation is the process by which new biological species arise. It is part of the evolutionary process; how two or more populations of one species, when separated geographically, can gradually change over time in different ways, to become separate species.
