Question

Cardinls and blue jays are two species of birds that occupy the same habitat zone and breed at the same time of year. Which of the following best describes how these two species developed?

Temporal selection
Behavioral isolation
Stabilizing selection
Directional selection

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

Behavioral isolation

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The best description of how these two species developed is "Behavioral isolation." Behavioral isolation occurs when two species that occupy the same habitat and breed at the same time develop different reproductive behaviors or mating preferences. This leads to a reproductive barrier between the two species, preventing interbreeding and promoting the development of distinct species. In this case, the cardinals and blue jays have likely developed different behaviors or preferences related to their courtship and mating rituals, which has resulted in their reproductive isolation.