The Bruce spanworm and the winter moth are two closely related moth species,but the former flies during the day and the latter flies mainly at night.These differences contribute to the reduction of hybridization between these species.Based on this information,which statement is true?
A) The moths exhibit postzygotic reproductive isolation.
B) The moths show temporal isolation.
C) The moths show habitat isolation.
D) The moths exhibit mechanical isolation.
E) Both a and b

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The statement describes temporal isolation, where two closely related species have different mating seasons or active periods, reducing the chances of interbreeding. There is no information provided about postzygotic isolation, habitat isolation, or mechanical isolation.

The Bruce Spanworm and the Winter Moth Are Two Closely