Asked by Adison Presley on Jun 02, 2024
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A female from one species does not recognize the mating patterns of a male from another species. What type of reproductive isolation is occurring?
A) mechanical
B) ecological
C) gamete incompatibility
D) temporal
E) behavioral
Reproductive Isolation
A collection of mechanisms, behaviors, and physiological processes that prevent the members of two different species that cross or mate from producing offspring, or ensure any offspring are sterile.
Mating Patterns
The behaviors and strategies organisms use to find, select, and mate with partners, which can vary greatly among species.
Gamete Incompatibility
A reproductive barrier where gametes (sperm and egg) from different species fail to attract each other or function properly, preventing fertilization.
- Explain the different forms of reproductive isolation and their contribution to the process of species formation.
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Thanisorn MukdapipatkulJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Behavioral isolation occurs when two species are capable of interbreeding but have differences in courtship rituals or other reproductive strategies, such as songs or dances. In this case, the female's lack of recognition of the mating patterns of the male from another species is an example of behavioral isolation.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the different forms of reproductive isolation and their contribution to the process of species formation.