Which of the following is an example of postzygotic reproductive isolation? a. Sperm of species A dies in the oviduct of species B before fertilization can take place. b. Hybrid zygotes between species A and B are spontaneously aborted early in development. c. The mating seasons of species A and B do not overlap. d. Males of species A are not attracted to the pheromones produced by the females of species B
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