Understanding Speciation and Species Concepts: Definitions, Hybrids, and Barriers.

Question 1

What is speciation?

Accepted Answer

The process by which one species splits into two or more species

Question 2

What is the biological species concept?

Accepted Answer

Defines species as a group of populations whose members can interbreed and produce fertile offspring

Question 3

What is a hybrid?

Accepted Answer

Offspring of two different species that can reproduce

Question 4

What is the ecological species concept based on?

Accepted Answer

Ecological niche

Question 5

What are prezygotic barriers?

Accepted Answer

Barriers that prevent mating or fertilization between species before zygotes form