Macroevolution
Changes in a population over a long period of time
Speciation
The splitting of one species into two or more
Reproductive Barriers
Prezygotic
Postzygotic
Prezygotic Barriers
Habitat isolation Temporal isolation Behavioral isolation Mechanical isolation Gamete isolation
Postzygotic Barriers
Zygote infertility
Hybrid Sterility
F2 Fitness
Mass Extinction
Disappearence of a large number of species or a higher taxonomic group within a relatively short period of time
Linnean Classification
8 Taxa-- DKPCOFGS Binomial system (2 part naming system)
Cladistics
Classification according to proporation of measurable characteristics in common