Frequently, a group of related species will each have a unique courtship ritual that must be performed correctly for both partners to be willing to mate. Such a ritual constitutes a ________ ________ reproductive barrier.
A)mechanical; postzygotic
B)behavioral; prezygotic
C)temporal; prezygotic
D)gametic; postzygotic

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Behavioral courtship rituals are prezygotic reproductive barriers because they prevent mating between individuals of different species before fertilization can occur. Mechanical barriers involve physical incompatibilities between reproductive structures, temporal barriers involve differences in mating times, and gametic barriers involve incompatibilities between sperm and egg. Postzygotic barriers occur after fertilization and either prevent the development of viable offspring or reduce their fitness.

Frequently, a Group of Related Species Will Each Have a Unique