Rizzelle P.

Tria February 24, 2022

12 – STEM 4 Ms. Bernadette

A. Direction: For each of the five examples below, give the name of the isolating mechanism
and specify if it is prezygotic or postzygotic isolation.

1. Prezygotic –Mechanical Isolation

2. Postzygotic – Hybrid Inviability
3. Prezygotic – Gametic Isolation
4. Prezygotic – Behavioral Isolation
5. Postzygotic – Temporal Isolation

B. Read analyze the statements given below. Then, justify your answer.
a. No, horses and donkeys are different species because when they mate, their offspring
are infertile.
b. No, these two birds would not be classified as the same species because it is unlikely
that they would be able to mate due to the difference in their mating rituals.
c. It’s a Geographic Isolation type of Speciation. If both groups are put together, they will
mate, but do not have viable offspring.