temporal isolation
[/ˈtɛmpərəl aɪˈsoʊleɪʃən/]
nounpl: temporal isolations
isolamento temporal
1. A reproductive isolation mechanism in which species breed at different times, preventing interbreeding
Temporal isolation occurs when plants flower at different times of the year, preventing cross-pollination.
O isolamento temporal ocorre quando plantas florescem em diferentes épocas do ano, impedindo a polinização cruzada.
2. In biology, a prezygotic barrier that reduces gene flow between populations based on differences in breeding times or seasons
The two frog species achieved temporal isolation by breeding during different months.
As duas espécies de sapos alcançaram isolamento temporal ao se reproduzirem em meses diferentes.
3. A form of biological isolation where organisms are separated by time rather than space or behavior
Temporal isolation is a key factor in speciation when geographic isolation is not present.
O isolamento temporal é um fator chave na especiação quando o isolamento geográfico não está presente.
Temporal isolation is a foundational concept in evolutionary biology and ecology, primarily discussed in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is essential in biodiversity studies and conservation biology, particularly relevant in tropical regions like Brazil where seasonal breeding patterns are crucial to species survival. Understanding temporal isolation helps explain the high biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest and Atlantic Forest.
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