Natural selection never directly favors the evolution of which type of reproductive isolating barrier?
A) Hybrid infertility
B) Gametic isolation
C) Behavioral isolation
D) Mechanical isolation
E) Temporal isolation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hybrid infertility does not provide an advantage in survival or reproduction, therefore natural selection does not directly favor its evolution. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are all examples of reproductive isolating barriers that can increase the likelihood of successful reproduction within a species, and therefore may be subject to direct selection.

Natural Selection Never Directly Favors the Evolution of Which Type