How might the timing of when fruit falls from a tree be important in sympatric speciation?

A. Apple fruit drops earlier than hawthorn fruit to reduce the interaction of the fly species in time.
B. Apple fruit falling earlier is a vicariant event.
C. Fruit ripening is important for increased reproductive output.
D. Apple fruits fall at the same time as hawthorn fruits, thereby being sympatric


Ans: A. Apple fruit drops earlier than hawthorn fruit to reduce the interaction of the fly species in time.

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