Multiple choice

The breeding seasons of two species are different. They are isolated by

  1. ecological isolation

  2. temporal isolation

  3. ethological isolation

  4. mechanical isolation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Temporal isolation means 'isolated in time', so this is a mechanism that prevents species from mating because they breed at different times. These differences can be time of day, season, or even different years.

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