In many species of fireflies, males flash light from their abdomens to attract females. Each species has a different flashing pattern. This is an example of
A) mechanical incompatibility.
B) temporal isolation.
C) behavioral isolation.
D) ecological isolation.
E) geographic isolation.

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The different flashing patterns in fireflies serve as a form of behavioral isolation, where behaviors specific to each species prevent interbreeding with others, thus maintaining species integrity.

In Many Species of Fireflies, Males Flash Light from Their