Dog breeders maintain the purity of breeds by keeping dogs of different breeds apart when they are fertile. This kind of isolation is most similar to which of the following reproductive isolating mechanisms?

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Habitat isolation occurs when two species live in the same area but encounter each other rarely, or not at all, because they occupy different habitats. This is similar to dog breeders keeping dogs of different breeds apart to prevent them from mating, as it involves physical separation to prevent different groups from interbreeding.

Dog Breeders Maintain the Purity of Breeds by Keeping Dogs