Mechanisms that prevent interbreeding between two different species whose ranges overlap are referred to as:
A) sympatric isolating mechanisms.
B) equilibrium isolating mechanisms.
C) reproductive isolating mechanisms.
D) allopatric isolating mechanisms.
E) preadaptive isolating mechanisms.

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Reproductive isolating mechanisms are biological features that prevent different species from interbreeding, ensuring that species remain distinct. These mechanisms can be prezygotic (before fertilization) or postzygotic (after fertilization).

Mechanisms That Prevent Interbreeding Between Two Different Species Whose Ranges