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Postzygotic Isolation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Postzygotic isolation refers to mechanisms that prevent successful development and reproduction after fertilization has occurred between members of different species.

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