If the Species in a Classification System Are Not Jointly

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the species in a classification system are not jointly exhaustive, can we fix the system by adding a species called "others"?

• A)Yes, this is a good way to tie up the loose ends.
• B)Yes, but this sort of solution should be avoided.
• C)Yes, but only if the remaining referents are very similar to each other.
• D)No, because then the species will not be mutually exclusive.
• E)No, because this will put too many referents under a single species.

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