Male fireflies are recognized by females of their species by the pattern of their flashings, while male crickets are recognized by females of their species by their chirping. These are examples of _____.
A) behavioral isolation
B) habitat isolation
C) temporal isolation
D) mechanical isolation

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Behavioral isolation refers to the reproductive barrier where different species have different courtship rituals or other behaviors such as identifying potential mates, as seen in the example of fireflies and crickets.

Male Fireflies Are Recognized by Females of Their Species by the Pattern