Two Populations of Lizards Live in the Same Area

question 27

Multiple Choice

Two populations of lizards live in the same area.Which of the following evidence would convince you that they are two distinct species?

• A) Individuals in one population display a different color pattern than individuals in the second population.
• B) Individuals in one population are noticeably larger than individuals in the second population.
• C) The two populations are not capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
• D) The two populations are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile hybrid offspring.

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