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Biology Wise: Behavioral Isolation: Unique Examples

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Behavioral isolation is a form of reproductive barrier that prevents closely related species from interbreeding. It relies on unique mating rituals that attract partners only from within that species. A number of examples are provided.

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fireflies, reproductive isolation, speciation
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blue-footed booby, frogs and crickets, mating rituals, meadowlark, reproductive behavior, buzzle.com: biologywise: behavioral isolation: unique examples
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional