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A behavioral reproductive barrier occurs, when closely related animals, who are capable of reproducing from a genetic and physical standpoint, and generating viable offspring, do not reproduce, and are classified as different species as a result of this behavior. For example, the Eastern and Western Meadowlarks do not interbreed because their mating songs have become so distinct as to no longer be recognized except within their own species. If it were not for this fact alone, they would not be considered different species as they are capable of interbreeding at genetic and physical levels and are very similar in appearance.

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Which reproductive isolating mechanism is mostly restricted to animals?

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What kind of isolation occurs when two populations are capable of interbreeding but have differences in courtship rituals or other types of behavior?

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What is the name for a type of isolation that prevents species from interbreeding?

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Sympatric speciation specifically excludes?

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What does geographic isolation lead to?

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