Which scenario is an example of mechanical reproductive isolation?
A) two plants that bloom months apart
B) two flowers that are pollinated by different insects
C) two mammals that have different habitats
D) two fish that have incompatible gametes
E) two birds that have different mating rituals

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Mechanical reproductive isolation occurs when physical differences prevent successful mating or fertilization between species. In this case, two flowers being pollinated by different insects is an example of mechanical isolation because the physical mechanism of pollination (involving specific insects) prevents the two flower species from interbreeding.

Which Scenario Is an Example of Mechanical Reproductive Isolation