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Several closely related frog species of the genus Rana are found in the forests of the southeastern United States. The species boundaries are maintained by reproductive barriers. In each case, match the various descriptions of frogs below with the appropriate reproductive barrier listed.
-Males of one species are too small to perform amplexus (an action that stimulates ovulation)with females of all other species.
A)behavioral
B)gametic
C)habitat
D)temporal
E)mechanical

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The description matches with mechanical reproductive barrier, where physical differences between species prevent successful mating. In this case, the males of one species are too small to perform amplexus with females of all other species.

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