You would expect similar species with a different number of chromosomes to be genetically compatible and therefore able to reproduce.

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Different numbers of chromosomes can lead to infertility or sterility in hybrid offspring, and in some cases, can cause fatal genetic abnormalities. Therefore, species with different chromosome numbers are not always genetically compatible and may not be able to produce viable offspring.

You Would Expect Similar Species with a Different Number of Chromosomes