Answer to Question #329143 in Microbiology for rosina

Question

State any six different mechanisms how some species decrease the chances of their

mate mating with another individual.

Answer 1

These mechanisms are:

1. Sperm competition

2. Blockage of polyspermy

3. Fragile, weak and helpless offspring that needs a lot of parent's care

4. Long pregnancy in females

5. Benefits from the mutual life

6. Direct fight with competitor individuals