Elaborate courtship behavior in animals, such as with the blue-footed boobies of the Galápagos Islands, is an example of which of the following reproductive barriers?
A) behavioral isolation
B) mechanical isolation
C) temporal isolation
D) postzygotic isolation
E) hybrid sterility

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Behavioral isolation occurs when two populations are capable of interbreeding but have differences in courtship rituals or other types of behavior that prevent them from doing so. The elaborate courtship behavior of blue-footed boobies is a specific example of this, as it is a unique behavior that helps them recognize and select mates from their own species.

Elaborate Courtship Behavior in Animals, Such as with the Blue-Footed