Two Birds That Are Very Similar in Morphology and Live

question 59

Multiple Choice

Two birds that are very similar in morphology and live in the same forest exhibit different courtship behaviors.Which of the following describes the relationship of these birds?

• A)These birds are the same species because they share morphology.
• B)Mating would be prevented because these birds would not respond to each other's behaviors.
• C)Allopatric speciation is occurring between these birds.
• D)Coevolution is causing these birds to have similar morphology.

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