Imagine two North American ground cricket species that contact each other as the southern species moves northward during a period of global warming. These two species do not mate much, due to differences in their courtship songs. The northern cricket does not seem to tolerate the warmer temperatures well, but is limited in its ability to move north because it does not normally disperse much. Based on this information, which is the most likely outcome?

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The northern cricket species is likely to face extinction due to its inability to tolerate warmer temperatures and limited dispersal capability.

Imagine Two North American Ground Cricket Species That Contact Each