Before transferring sperm to the female during mating, the males of some species of beetles use their copulatory organs to remove the sperm of other males.In cases in which a female mated first with a male of a different species, the male of her own species is particularly adept at removing the other male's sperm.This is an example of _______ isolation.

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This is an example of mechanical isolation, which occurs when genitalia or reproductive structures of different species are incompatible with each other, preventing successful mating or fertilization. The male beetle's copulatory organ is specifically adapted to remove the sperm of other males, indicating that it is distinct from that of other species. This mechanism ensures that the male's own sperm has a higher chance of fertilizing the female's eggs, and thus promotes reproductive isolation between different species.

Before Transferring Sperm to the Female During Mating, the Males