In speciation which of the following is mismatched?

A. sympatric speciation-absence of a geographic barrier
B. postzygotic isolation-hybrid offspring sterility
C. adaptive radiation-chance for new species to adapt to new habitats
D. allopatric speciation-geographic isolation
E. None of the answers are mismatched.


Answer: E

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