Which Factor Is Not a Limitation of the Use of Morphology

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which factor is not a limitation of the use of morphology in phylogenetic analysis?

• A) Some morphological variation has a genetic basis.
• B) Few morphological traits can be directly compared across distant taxa.
• C) Some taxa exhibit little morphological diversity.
• D) Temperature changes can affect morphology.
• E) Nutritional differences during development can affect morphology.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor, often used in the context of physical objects deteriorating or the fading of memories over time.

Cue-dependent Forgetting

The inability to recall information in the absence of specific cues or contexts that were present at the time the memory was formed.