The Distinctive Mating Signals That Have Evolved as Part of an Animal's

question 120

Multiple Choice

The distinctive mating signals that have evolved as part of an animal's courtship illustrate what type of reproductive isolating mechanism?

• A) gametic isolation
• B) temporal isolation
• C) behavioral isolation
• D) mechanical isolation
• E) communicative isolation

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Definitions:

Eutrophic

A condition of water bodies, such as lakes and rivers, characterized by an abundant accumulation of nutrients that promote a proliferation of algae.

Mesotrophic

Lakes and water bodies characterized by an intermediate level of productivity, richer than oligotrophic waters but not as nutrient-rich as eutrophic waters.

Oligotrophic

refers to bodies of water, such as lakes, that are low in nutrients and productivity but often high in clarity.

Coral Reefs

Marine ecosystems characterized by biogenic structures formed by corals, which are crucial for marine biodiversity.