A female from one species does not recognize the mating patterns of a male from another species. What type of reproductive isolation is occurring?
A)mechanical
B)ecological
C)gamete incompatibility
D)temporal
E)behavioral

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Behavioral isolation occurs when two species are capable of interbreeding but have differences in courtship rituals or other reproductive strategies, such as songs or dances. In this case, the female's lack of recognition of the mating patterns of the male from another species is an example of behavioral isolation.

A Female from One Species Does Not Recognize the Mating