Why Is the Phylogenetic Species Concept Criticized for Delineating Too

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is the phylogenetic species concept criticized for delineating too many species?

• A) The traits used are based on morphology, leading to fine distinctions between individuals and thus more species.
• B) The traits used are solely based on DNA sequences, leading to fine distinctions between individuals, which leads to fine-grained species categories.
• C) The traits used must be related to gene flow; this leads to fine-grained species categories.
• D) The traits used do not have to be ecologically or physiologically significant, leading to fine-grained species categories.

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