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If the individuals of a particular species live in the same geographical region, but interbreeding is not possible because they attain sexual maturity at different seasons of the year, then what type of isolation is this called?

Options

  1. AEthological
  2. BEcological
  3. CMechanical
  4. DTemporal

Correct answer

D. Temporal

Step-by-step solution

Temporal isolation, also known as seasonal isolation, occurs when two or more populations reproduce at different times of the day, different seasons, or different years. Since the individuals attain sexual maturity at different seasons of the year, they are prevented from interbreeding even though they live in the same geographical region. Ethological isolation is due to differences in mating behavior. Ecological isolation occurs when populations occupy different habitats in the same region. Mechanical isolation is

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