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What is the main distinguishing factor used in the Morphospecies Concept?
What is the main distinguishing factor used in the Morphospecies Concept?
- Genetic markers
- Ecological niches
- Evolutionary history
- Morphological characters (correct)
What is a key requirement for distinguishing features to arise according to the Morphospecies Concept?
What is a key requirement for distinguishing features to arise according to the Morphospecies Concept?
- Asexual reproduction
- Isolation from gene flow (correct)
- High gene flow
- Extensive hybridization
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the Morphospecies Concept?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the Morphospecies Concept?
- Difficulty in identifying cryptic species
- One polymorphic species classified as multiple species
- Subjective features used for classification
- Over-emphasizing genetic markers (correct)
What type of traits are identified to define a monophyletic group according to the Phylogenetic Species Concept?
What type of traits are identified to define a monophyletic group according to the Phylogenetic Species Concept?
In the Phylogenetic Species Concept, what does a monophyletic group consist of?
In the Phylogenetic Species Concept, what does a monophyletic group consist of?
What type of traits are missing in more distant ancestors but are shared by common ancestors and descendants?
What type of traits are missing in more distant ancestors but are shared by common ancestors and descendants?
What is the primary use of DNA sequence data in identifying synapomorphies?
What is the primary use of DNA sequence data in identifying synapomorphies?
In the context of speciation, what is the key factor that marks the beginning of genetic isolation?
In the context of speciation, what is the key factor that marks the beginning of genetic isolation?
What distinguishes allopatric speciation from sympatric speciation?
What distinguishes allopatric speciation from sympatric speciation?
How do vicariance events contribute to allopatric speciation?
How do vicariance events contribute to allopatric speciation?
What is the main focus of biogeography as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of biogeography as mentioned in the text?
Based on the information about snapping shrimp populations separated by an isthmus, what can be inferred about their phylogenetic relationships?
Based on the information about snapping shrimp populations separated by an isthmus, what can be inferred about their phylogenetic relationships?
