The Fossils of Two Adult Birds Are Found in a Nest

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Multiple Choice

The fossils of two adult birds are found in a nest containing several fossilized eggs.Physically,the bird fossils look very different from each other.What are scientists most likely to use to classify these species?

• A) the biological species concept
• B) the DNA-based species concept
• C) the morphological species concept
• D) the evidence of reproduction concept

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