Prezygotic barriers impede mating or hinder fertilization if mating does occur. | ||||||
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Two species of garter snakes: one lives mainly in water while the other is mainly terrestrial. | The eastern spotted skunk mates in late winter; the western spotted skunk mates in late summer. |
Blue-footed boobies
of the Galapagos perform a courtship display unique to the species.
Boobies: ![]() |
These 2 species of snails have opposite spirals in their shells so their genital openings are not aligned. |