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Biogeographic Isolation

Question 2 • Biology_B_IC_Alt

The northern red-legged frog, or Rana aurora, is found along the western coast from British Columbia to Northern California. Their typical breeding season lasts from January to March. The foothill yellow-legged frog, or Rana boylii, is found along the western coast from northern Oregon to central California. Their typical breeding season lasts from April to July. What mechanism might keep Rana aurora and Rana boylii from mating?

Answer
A
anatomical isolation
B
temporal isolation
C
geographic isolation
D
behavioral isolation

Explanation

The two frogs have different typical breeding seasons: Rana aurora breeds from January to March, while Rana boylii breeds from April to July. Because they are reproductively active at different times, temporal isolation might prevent them from mating. Geographic isolation is less fitting because their ranges overlap along part of the western coast.

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