Question
Ms. Vetter studies two species of frogs. One species reproduces from January to March. The other species reproduces from March to May. How does the time period used for reproduction relate to speciation in frogs?
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a
All species of frogs can mate and reproduce because they have a common ancestor.
b
Reproduction times have nothing to do with speciation. It is a random effect without clear reasons.
c
The two species of frogs can mate, even though they reproduce during different times. As a result, they formed different species just due to time.
d
The two species of frogs cannot mate because they reproduce at different times. As a result, they formed different species.
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a
All species of frogs can mate and reproduce because they have a common ancestor.
b
Reproduction times have nothing to do with speciation. It is a random effect without clear reasons.
c
The two species of frogs can mate, even though they reproduce during different times. As a result, they formed different species just due to time.
d
The two species of frogs cannot mate because they reproduce at different times. As a result, they formed different species.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
d. The two species of frogs cannot mate because they reproduce at different times. As a result, they formed different species.
This concept is related to temporal isolation, a mechanism of reproductive isolation where two species breed at different times, preventing them from mating and therefore contributing to the process of speciation.
d. The two species of frogs cannot mate because they reproduce at different times. As a result, they formed different species.
This concept is related to temporal isolation, a mechanism of reproductive isolation where two species breed at different times, preventing them from mating and therefore contributing to the process of speciation.