Which of the following types of reproductive barriers separates a pair of moth species that could interbreed but for the fact that the females' mating pheromones are not attractive to the males of the other species?
A) temporal isolation
B) behavioral isolation
C) mechanical isolation
D) gametic isolation

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Behavioral isolation refers to the separation of species due to differences in mating behaviors or preferences. In this case, the females' mating pheromones are not attractive to the males of the other species, creating a barrier to interbreeding. Temporal isolation refers to species breeding at different times, mechanical isolation refers to physical incompatibility of reproductive structures, and gametic isolation refers to the inability of sperm and egg to unite successfully.

Which of the Following Types of Reproductive Barriers Separates a Pair