Imagine two populations of penguins live in the same ecosystem. One population begins to exchange stones as a mating ritual while the other population begins to dance by shifting from one foot to the other. Individuals from each population will only mate with individuals that display the appropriate mating ritual. Which type of reproductive isolation mechanism does this scenario describe?(1 point)

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Habitat Isolation
Habitat Isolation

Temporal Isolation
Temporal Isolation

Behavioral Isolation
Behavioral Isolation

Geographic Isolation
Geographic Isolation

Answer 1

The scenario described illustrates Behavioral Isolation. This occurs when different populations develop distinct mating rituals that prevent them from mating with each other, even if they coexist in the same environment. In this case, the two populations of penguins have different mating behaviors: one exchanges stones, while the other dances, leading to reproductive isolation based on behavior.