Definition for Postzygotic isolating mechanisms
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A type of reproductive isolating mechanism which comes into play after the gametes of two different species have fused to create a hybrid zygote. These mechanisms may prevent the proper development of the hybrid and/or make it infertile, thus the hybrid is unable to successfully reproduce.