Biology - Types of Isolation

Behavioral Isolation

A type of isolation in which two allopatric species do not mate because of different in courtship behavior

Mechanical Isolation

A type of isolation that occurs when different species are isolated by their mechanics

Temporal Isolation

A type of isolation that occurs when populations do not interbreed with each other because they reproduce at different times.

Reproductive Isolation

A type of isolation that occurs when two groups of animals live close enough to one another to interact, but are unable to interbreed with one another

Geographic Isolation

A type of isolation when a population is split apart by a physical barrier such as a river, ocean, mountain range, etc.

Ecological Isolation

A type of isolation when organisms have the same range but do not come across one another because they are eating different foods, living in different habitats, or are mating in different areas.