According to the Definition of a Biological Species,M

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to the definition of a biological species,M.lewisii and M.cardinalis can interbreed to produce viable offspring,but are different species for which reason?

• A) They live on different continents.
• B) If they breed, they do not form fertile offspring.
• C) They do not breed in the wild.
• D) If they breed, they do not form viable offspring.
• E) They do not look alike.

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Definitions:

Phrenic Nerves

Nerves that innervate the diaphragm, playing an essential role in the process of breathing.

Diaphragm

is a large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to alter thoracic volume.

Intervertebral Foramen

An opening between adjacent vertebrae through which nerves exit the spinal column to connect to other parts of the body.

Spinal Nerves

A mixed set of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord and branch out to transmit motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the cord and the body.