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SPECIATION

Mule is an example of:

Hybrid sterility reflects key principle in quiz on speciation+pyqs, where evolutionary mechanisms shape genetic variation and adaptation. In this context, Hybrid sterility aligns with experimental and theoretical evidence from population genetics, behavioral ecology and molecular phylogeny. Textbooks like Campbell Biology, Futuyma Evolution and Hartl Principles illustrate supporting data. Understanding why Hybrid sterility fits helps integrate natural selection, environment.

Ref: Coyne & Orr, Speciation, Chapter 1: Species Concepts and Isolation.

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SPECIATION

Hybrid sterility is an example of:

Postzygotic barriers act after fertilization reducing hybrid viability or fertility, including hybrid inviability where embryos abort, hybrid sterility where mule with 63 chromosomes cannot produce functional gametes due to mismatched pairing, and hybrid breakdown where second generation has low fitness. These arise from Dobzhansky-Muller incompatibilities accumulating after divergence. Mule exemplifies sterility. Therefore Postzygotic isolation represents postzygotic isolation maintaining species boundaries after mating. This concept integrates genetics, ecology and molecular evidence, frequently tested in NEET, GATE and CSIR-NET, highlighting links between genotype, phenotype and environment.

Ref: Coyne & Orr, Speciation, Chapter 1: Species Concepts and Isolation.

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