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 ________ and ________ reproductive barrier.
A) mechanical; postzygotic
B) behavioral; prezygotic
C) temporal; prezygotic
D) gametic; postzygotic

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A courtship ritual is a type of behavioral isolation, which is a prezygotic reproductive barrier. This means that it prevents mating from occurring in the first place, rather than preventing successful reproduction after mating has occurred. The other options listed either do not accurately describe a courtship ritual or describe a different type of reproductive barrier.

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