Female fireflies identify males by their flashing patterns, which are often so complicated that signals sent by one

species cannot be understood by another species. This reproductive isolating mechanism is called ____.v



a. ecological isolation
b. gametic isolation
c. temporal isolation
d. behavioral isolation
e. mechanical isolation


ANSWER: d

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