A fly is separating into two different groups-one that lays eggs on cherries and one that lays eggs on apples.The two types of flies, which are found in the same locality, prefer to mate with their own type.This fly species is most likely demonstrating
A) allopatric speciation due to their preference for cherry or apple
B) allopatric speciation due to directional selection.
C) sympatric speciation due to their preference for cherry or apple.
D) the formation of new species by polyploidy.
E) reinforcement.

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The fly species is likely demonstrating sympatric speciation because the two groups are found in the same locality but prefer to mate with their own type based on their preference for laying eggs on cherries or apples. This suggests that reproductive isolation is occurring within the same geographic area.

A Fly Is Separating into Two Different Groups-One That Lays