Why Are Biologists Uncertain About How a Species Should Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are biologists uncertain about how a species should be defined?

• A) Biologists argue over how to incorporate behavior into species' definitions.
• B) New species usually emerge too quickly to be observed by biologists.
• C) Biologists are not in full agreement on the processes that give rise to new species.
• D) Biologists have not figured out how to use DNA data to determine species' statuses.

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