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The phenomenon of non-fertilization of ovum by the sperm in any species is known as

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Sex barrier
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Physiological barrier
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Morphological barrier
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None of the above
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The correct option is B Physiological barrier
Isolation is the separation of populations by certain barriers, which prevent interbreeding. Isolation may occur due to geographical barriers, such as land masses, mountains and rivers.
Isolation may also be reproductive isolation. It may involve preventing of mating (pre-reproductive) or mechanisms that operate after mating (post-reproductive). Pre reproductive is by various barriers such as physiological barriers.

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