A Polytypic Species

question 3

Multiple Choice

A polytypic species

• A) is one that has no phenotypic variability
• B) has never been observed in nature
• C) is one composed of local populations that differ from one another with regard to the expression of no more than three traits
• D) is one composed of local populations that differ from one another with regard to the expression of one or more traits
• E) is composed of widely dispersed populations

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in the urine.

Arches of the Foot

The structural formations within the foot that help distribute body weight across the feet and legs, including the medial, lateral, and transverse arches.

Hinge Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement in one plane, similar to the motion of a door hinge, commonly found in the knee and elbow.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest and most notable soft spot on a baby's skull, which eventually closes as the skull bones fuse.