Which of the Following Types of Reproductive Barriers Separates Two

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of reproductive barriers separates two species of sea cucumbers whose sperm and eggs often bump into each other but do not cross-fertilize because of incompatible proteins on their surfaces?

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

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