Question

There are two species of sparrows that appear very similar to each other. A scientist tried tomate them. He observed that in spite of being of the same species, they didn’t interbreed.What evolutionary force must have worked in this example?
Migration
Geographical isolation
Reproductive isolation

Answer 1

This is an example of reproductive isolation

Answer 2

Answer:

Reproductive isolation

Explanation:

The evolutionary force that must have worked to prevent interbreeding between the two species is reproductive isolation.

Reproductive isolation represents a series of mechanisms that either prevent fertilization between two organisms or ensures that the product of fertilization is rendered invalid or sterile.

If reproductive isolation acts to prevent fertilization, it is known as pre-zygotic and if it acts to render the product of fertilization sterile or invalid, it is referred to as post-zygotic reproductive isolation mechanism.

Migration is incorrect because migration does not lead to speciation. Rather, it has to do with immigration or emigration of organisms.

Geographical isolation is also incorrect because has to do with existence of geographical barrier or physical distance that enables the speciation of organisms.