The courtship rituals of many related animals are highly species-specific and prevent the related species from mating. This is an example of

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Behavioral isolation is a prezygotic barrier where different species have distinct behaviors or rituals that prevent them from mating with each other. Courtship rituals are a form of behavioral isolation because they ensure that members of the same species recognize and select each other for mating, thus preventing interbreeding with closely related species.

The Courtship Rituals of Many Related Animals Are Highly Species-Specific