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Evolutionary Relationships — Unit test

Question 27 • Biology_B_IC_Alt

Which is an example of temporal isolation?

Answer
A
flowers that bloom in different months
B
birds that have different mating calls
C
fruit flies that mate in different locations
D
squirrels that have different fur colors

Explanation

Temporal isolation occurs when populations reproduce at different times, preventing them from mating. Flowers that bloom in different months are available for pollination at different times, so they are an example. Different mating calls are behavioral isolation, while mating in different locations is habitat isolation.

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