Classification Systems Are Continually Revised as New Information Becomes Available

question 42

Multiple Choice

Classification systems are continually revised as new information becomes available from various sources such as

• A)better understanding of the details of physiological processes.
• B)using DNA analysis to compare nonstructural features of different organisms.
• C)the continued evolution of current Earth species.
• D)the identification of alien species that have reached Earth via meteorites and comets.

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Definitions:

Rotary

Refers to something revolving around a center or axis, such as a rotary engine or a rotary dial.

Ear Ossicles

The three small bones in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Visual Accessory

Visual accessory refers to items or devices that enhance or support vision, such as glasses, contact lenses, or magnifying tools.

Eyeball

The spherical part of the eye that contains the optic components necessary for vision.