Which Statement Best Illustrates a Common Feature of All Three

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement best illustrates a common feature of all three types of species concepts?

• A) Biological diversity does not vary in a smooth,incremental way.
• B) In some cases,it may be difficult to predict whether incipient species will continue to diverge.
• C) Virtually all species exhibit some degree of genetic recombination among individuals.
• D) Hybrid zones may form if reproductive isolation is incomplete.
• E) A single lineage may evolve over time without giving rise to a new species.

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