Factors such as behavioral,temporal,or ecological isolation mechanisms that prevent two closely related sympatric populations from interbreeding can be grouped together and classified as ________.
A) prezygotic isolating mechanisms
B) postzygotic isolating mechanisms
C) polyploidy hybrid speciation
D) adaptive radiation

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Behavioral, temporal, or ecological isolation mechanisms are all examples of prezygotic isolating mechanisms, which prevent fertilization and therefore prevent interbreeding between closely related sympatric populations. Postzygotic isolating mechanisms, on the other hand, occur after fertilization and can lead to hybrid sterility or inviability. Polyploidy hybrid speciation and adaptive radiation are different concepts related to speciation.

Factors Such as Behavioral,temporal,or Ecological Isolation Mechanisms That Prevent Two