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Which of the following is NOT a level of biological organization for taxonomic characters?
Which of the following is NOT a level of biological organization for taxonomic characters?
- Molecular
- Ecological
- Behavioral
- Genetic (correct)
What type of variation do quantitative characters describe?
What type of variation do quantitative characters describe?
- Polymorphic
- Fixed
- Discrete
- Continuous (correct)
In taxonomy, what is the most important aspect often neglected regarding characters?
In taxonomy, what is the most important aspect often neglected regarding characters?
- Their classification by evolutionary processes (correct)
- Their geographic distribution
- Their size
- Their coloration
Which type of selection is mentioned as one of the evolutionary processes shaping characters in taxonomy?
Which type of selection is mentioned as one of the evolutionary processes shaping characters in taxonomy?
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What distinguishes polymorphic characters within a species from fixed state characters?
What distinguishes polymorphic characters within a species from fixed state characters?
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