What Should Biologists Do When Two Similar Organisms That Were

question 14

Multiple Choice

What should biologists do when two similar organisms that were originally thought to be separate species are found to interbreed freely and produce normal offspring whenever they live in the same habitat?

• A) Develop a new name for the hybrids.
• B) Separate the two groups until they become dissimilar enough to prevent interbreeding.
• C) Consider both types to be a single species.
• D) Retain the two speciesʹ names if the organisms have very different appearances.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

Scientific Names

A standardized two-part nomenclature used in biology to uniquely identify species, comprising a genus name followed by a species name.

Common Names

Simplified or non-scientific terms used to refer to species or objects, often varying regionally or culturally.

Unique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.