Males of many marsupial species have forked penises that are incompatible with the anatomy of female placental mammals. What type of isolating mechanism does this represent?
A. temporal isolation
B. mechanical incompatibility
C. ecological isolation
D. hybrid sterility
E. prevention of gamete fusion
Answer: B
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