What type of reproductive isolating mechanism is described by a situation in which female fireflies only mate with males who emit light in a particular pattern?
A) habitat isolation
B) temporal isolation
C) mechanical isolation
D) behavioral isolation

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Behavioral isolation occurs when individuals of a species have specific behaviors or rituals that are necessary for successful mating. In this case, female fireflies only mate with males who emit light in a specific pattern, which is a behavioral isolation mechanism.

What Type of Reproductive Isolating Mechanism Is Described by a Situation