Isolating mechanisms are biological properties of individuals that prevent the interbreeding of populations that are actually or potentially sympatric. (Ernst Mayr)

Isolating mechanisms are biological properties of individuals that prevent the interbreeding of populations that are actually or potentially sympatric.

Ernst Mayr

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