Asked by Mattie Johnson on May 19, 2024
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Some closely related species do not interbreed simply because the timing of their reproduction differs. What type of reproductive isolation is this?
A) mechanical
B) ecological
C) temporal
D) behavioral
E) gamete incompatibility
Temporal Isolation
A mechanism of reproductive isolation where two species mate or flower at different times, preventing crossbreeding.
Reproductive Isolation
A set of mechanisms that prevent different species from interbreeding.
Ecological Isolation
A form of reproductive isolation where different species live in the same area but occupy different habitats, preventing them from mating and producing offspring.
- Outline the various categories of reproductive isolation and how they facilitate speciation.
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Jasmine ChunnMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This is temporal reproductive isolation, which occurs when the timing of reproductive events (such as mating or flowering) differs between closely related species, preventing them from interbreeding.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the various categories of reproductive isolation and how they facilitate speciation.