In Many Species of Fireflies, Males Flash Light from Their

question 43

Multiple Choice

In many species of fireflies, males flash light from their abdomens to attract females. Each species has a different flashing pattern. This is an example of

• A) temporal isolation.
• B) behavioral isolation.
• C) geographic isolation.
• D) mechanical incompatibility.
• E) ecological isolation.

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