The Biological Species Concept Cannot Be Applied to Fossils

question 27

Multiple Choice

The biological species concept cannot be applied to fossils. Which alternate approach to identifying species would be most useful for classifying fossil organisms?

• A)an approach based on use of reproductive barriers
• B)an approach based on genetic history
• C)an approach based on measurable physical traits

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Definitions:

General Journal Entries

Records of financial transactions not assigned to specific accounts in the general ledger, but recorded in a general journal.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the financial health and efficiency of a product or business.

Gross Margin Ratio

A profitability metric that measures the difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales.

Favorable Ratio

A ratio that indicates a positive outcome, often related to financial performance, such as higher revenue or lower expenses compared to previous periods.