Which of the Following Is a Major Limitation of the Morphological

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major limitation of the morphological species concept?

• A) It requires detailed knowledge of genetics and mating behavior.
• B) Individuals that don't look alike don't always belong to different species.
• C) It is a very recent concept.
• D) It is incompatible with the binomial system of classification.
• E) It cannot be used in creating field guides.

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Definitions:

Phaneritic Texture

A texture of igneous rocks characterized by large, visible crystals, indicative of slow cooling magma.

Trapped Gas

Trapped gas refers to gas that has been contained within another material, such as within rock formations or ice, which can be released under certain conditions.

Andesite

An intermediate-composition igneous rock that is the fine-grained equivalent of diorite; typically gray or greenish-gray, commonly with phenocrysts of cream-colored feldspar or dark amphibole.

Magma Chamber

A reservoir of molten rock beneath the surface of the Earth or a volcano.