BROOKER BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781307656152
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 24, Problem 2TY
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Introduction: Species is defined to the smallest and the fundamental unit of classification. The members of the species share a large number of similarities that help a researcher to distinguish them among members of other species or genus
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4) The Biological Species Concept classifies a species based on
a.the role the organism plays in the environment.
b.reproductive characteristics
c.both morphological characteristics and reproductive isolation.
d.genetic relationships between an organism and its ancestor.
e.morphological characteristics
Characteristics that are used to establish species include
a. morphological traits.
b. reproductive isolation.
c. molecular features.
d. ecological factors.
e. evolutionary relationships.
f. all of the above.
Of the following taxonomic categories which is the most inclusive (i.e. is the highest in hierarchy)?
A.
Order
B.
Subspecies
C.
Class
D.
Genus
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BROOKER BIOLOGY
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