Male Fireflies Are Recognized by Females of Their Species by the Pattern

question 21

Multiple Choice

Male fireflies are recognized by females of their species by the pattern of their flashings, while male crickets are recognized by females of their species by their chirping. These are examples of _____.

• A) behavioral isolation
• B) habitat isolation
• C) temporal isolation
• D) mechanical isolation

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