Which of the following types of reproductive barriers separates two species of sea cucumbers whose sperm and eggs often bump into each other but do not cross-fertilize because of incompatible proteins on their surfaces?

A) temporal isolation
B) habitat isolation
C) mechanical isolation
D) gametic isolation


Answer: D

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