Question

Mimulus lewisii and Mimulus cardinalis are two plants that occupy the same habitat but do not interbreed in nature. However, they can be readily crossed in the laboratory to produce fertile offspring. Which of the following is a likely reason that prevents interbreeding of these plants in nature? They only reproduce by self–pollination. They have incompatible gametes. They show seasonal differences in flowering. NextReset

Answer 1

The best answer here is they show seasonal difference in flowering. if they self pollinated they could still interbreed assuming they flower in the same seasons