The type of reproductive isolation exhibited by 13-year and 17-year cicadas is
A)spatial.
B)behavioral.
C)mechanical.
D)temporal.
E)ecological.

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13-year and 17-year cicadas have different mating cycles, which is a type of temporal isolation. This means they mate and reproduce at different times, preventing them from interbreeding and maintaining separate gene pools.

The Type of Reproductive Isolation Exhibited by 13-Year and 17-Year