Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 24 - 24.3 - Concept Check - Page 520: 2

Answer

If hybrids had poorer success then the two species would readily stay separate with limited gene flow, while superior success of hybrids would either lead to the two species fusing in the end or a third species forming.

Work Step by Step

Survival and reproductive success means evolutionary success and gene flow through hybrids can cause two species to merge (at least a big mess to form).
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