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What factor contributed to the nearly double number of species reported by Coll and colleagues compared to Bianchi and Morri's census?
What factor contributed to the nearly double number of species reported by Coll and colleagues compared to Bianchi and Morri's census?
- Higher accuracy in counting algal species
- Discovery of new vertebrate species
- Improved understanding of invertebrate species
- Morphological variability of microorganisms (correct)
What did the two censuses report similar counts of?
What did the two censuses report similar counts of?
- Marine mammal species
- Invertebrate and microorganism species
- Vertebrate, plant, and algal species (correct)
- Newly discovered species
What does the text imply about the decisions made by researchers regarding species evaluation?
What does the text imply about the decisions made by researchers regarding species evaluation?
- They are often based on inaccurate data
- They can have significant consequences (correct)
- They are insignificant in biodiversity studies
- They are influenced by political factors
What does the text suggest about the understanding of microorganisms' morphological variability?
What does the text suggest about the understanding of microorganisms' morphological variability?
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What is the main reason for the difference in the number of species reported in the two censuses?
What is the main reason for the difference in the number of species reported in the two censuses?
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