Which Scenario Describes a Possible Route to Speciation by Habitat

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which scenario describes a possible route to speciation by habitat isolation?

• A) The sperm of one species do not attach to the eggs of another species.
• B) The cichlid fishes of Lake Malawi develop feeding specializations in rocky versus sandy habitats.
• C) Mallard ducks and black ducks hybridize in areas where they overlap.
• D) Pendant flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds, while upright flowers are pollinated by moths.
• E) One population of deer breeds in winter, while another breeds in fall.

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