Temporal Isolation

Temporal isolation explained in an easy to understand way:

Temporal Isolation Simple Definition
Temporal Isolation Definition

Imagine trying to coordinate a dinner with a friend who works the night shift while you work during the day. Just as your work schedules prevent you from being able to meet for dinner, temporal isolation prevents two populations from interbreeding because they reproduce at different times. In this analogy, your and your friend's differing work hours are like the distinct breeding times of the populations, preventing your paths from crossing and thus, just like the populations, you miss the opportunity to connect.

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Temporal Isolation Definition

Temporal Isolation: Reproductive isolation between two populations where they reproduce at different times. Temporal isolation. Temporal isolation is when two populations cannot interbreed because they mate or are active at different times.