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Why were olingos and olinguitos mistaken for the same animal?
Why were olingos and olinguitos mistaken for the same animal?
- They have similar reproductive habits.
- Their physical appearances are identical.
- Both animals lived together in the same zoo.
- There was a lack of understanding about the variation between them. (correct)
What prevented Ringerl, the olinguito, from reproducing in the zoo?
What prevented Ringerl, the olinguito, from reproducing in the zoo?
- She was not given the opportunity to mate.
- There was a biological barrier to reproduction. (correct)
- She was too young to reproduce.
- There were only olingos present in the zoo.
What does the case of ligers not being able to reproduce suggest about lions and tigers?
What does the case of ligers not being able to reproduce suggest about lions and tigers?
- Lions and tigers are from the same genus.
- Lions and tigers are incompatible genetically.
- Hybrids like ligers are sterile due to being unnatural. (correct)
- Lions and tigers have different mating behaviors.
What does the mention of sea anemones, ptarmigans, Yanomami people, and shoe sizes serve to highlight in the text?
What does the mention of sea anemones, ptarmigans, Yanomami people, and shoe sizes serve to highlight in the text?
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Based on the text, how would you describe the relationship between horses and zebras?
Based on the text, how would you describe the relationship between horses and zebras?
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