When two frog species, Rana pippins and Rana sylvatica, mate, the offspring die early in embryonic development. This is an example of ___________.

A. Hybrid sterility
B. Reduced hybrid fertility
C. Mechanical isolation
D. Reduced hybrid viability


Ans: D. Reduced hybrid viability

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