Question

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identify the two main prezygotic isolating mechanisms that prevented hybridization between lions and tigers in india (those two species ranges overlapped in india 150 years ago but they never produced natural hybrids).
□ behavioral
□ ecological
□ mechanical
□ temporal

Explanation:

Prezygotic isolating mechanisms prevent fertilization. Behavioral isolation involves differences in courtship or mating behaviors. Lions and tigers may have had different mating - related behaviors. Ecological isolation occurs when species occupy different habitats or ecological niches within the same area. In India, lions and tigers may have used different parts of the overlapping range or had different ecological requirements. Mechanical isolation is about physical incompatibility of reproductive organs, which is less likely as they can produce hybrids in captivity. Temporal isolation involves mating at different times, and there is no strong evidence for this between lions and tigers in India.

Answer:

Behavioral, Ecological