Despite Inhabiting Overlapping Ranges, the Western Spotted Skunk and the Eastern

question 131

Multiple Choice

Despite inhabiting overlapping ranges, the western spotted skunk and the eastern spotted skunk do not interbreed. One reason for this lack of interbreeding is that the western species breeds in early fall and the eastern species breeds in late winter to early spring. This is an example of _______ isolation.

• A) chemical
• B) gametic
• C) postzygotic
• D) temporal
• E) mechanical

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Definitions:

Production Maximizes

The process of adjusting the input of production to achieve the highest possible output level or efficiency.

Optimal Method

The most efficient way of achieving a desired outcome or solving a problem, based on current resources and conditions.

Minimizes Cost

The process or strategy of reducing expenses to the lowest possible level.

Labor Intensive

A production process or industry that requires a large amount of labor input compared to capital input.