2) In some Drosophila species, conditions in the female reproductive tract do not allow the sperm of other species to survive long enough for fertilization to occur. What mechanism of reproductive isolation is in operation in this example? a.Temporal isolation. b.Mechanical isolation. c.Low hybrid viability. d.Gametic isolation.

2) In some Drosophila species, conditions in the female reproductive tract do not allow the sperm of other species to survive long enough for fertilization to occur. What mechanism of reproductive isolation is in operation in this example? a.Temporal isolation. b.Mechanical isolation. c.Low hybrid viability. d.Gametic isolation.

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Chapter22: Speciation

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