When daughter species first diverge from each other, they are most likely to differ in
A) morphological traits.
B) traits related to making a living or choosing mates.
C) features of their genome.
D) traits related to their life histories.

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Traits related to making a living or choosing mates often diverge first as these are directly related to the ecological and reproductive success of the species in their specific environments. Morphological, genomic, and life history traits may also diverge, but the initial divergence is more likely to be in traits that directly affect survival and reproduction.

When Daughter Species First Diverge from Each Other, They Are