Two Plant Species Live in the Same Location and Flower

question 6

Multiple Choice

Two plant species live in the same location and flower at the same time, but do not hybridize because they have unique pollinators. This is an example of ____.

• A) hybrid inviability
• B) hybrid breakdown
• C) a postmating reproductive mechanism
• D) a postzygotic reproductive barrier
• E) a prezygotic reproductive barrier

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