hybrid zone

views updated May 18 2018

hybrid zone A zone that exists between the populations of two related species, whose geographical ranges overlap, which contain hybrids resulting from matings between the two species. The hybrids, which have a reduced fertility, will eventually act as a barrier between further interspecific mating and hence will restrict gene flow between the two species.

hybrid zone

views updated May 21 2018

hybrid zone A geographical zone in which the hybrids of two geographical races may be found.

hybrid zone

views updated May 17 2018

hybrid zone A geographical zone in which the hybrids of two geographical races may be found.

hybrid zone

views updated Jun 27 2018

hybrid zone A geographical zone in which the hybrids of two geographical races may be found.