The Figure on the Left Illustrates Species Boundaries as Assigned

question 2

Multiple Choice

The figure on the left illustrates species boundaries as assigned by the application of the biological species concept, while the figure on the right illustrates species boundaries as the result of the ecological species concept. What is the difference in how these boundaries are delineated when applying these concepts?

• A) The biological species concept uses the pattern of gene flow to assign boundaries, while the ecological species concept uses competition.
• B) The biological species concept uses shared, derived characters to assign boundaries, while the ecological species concept uses competition.
• C) The biological species concept uses competition to assign boundaries, while the ecological species concept uses gene flow.
• D) The biological species concept uses polymorphic characters to assign boundaries, while the ecological species concept uses shared, derived characters.

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Definitions:

Markup Percentage

A measure of the difference between the cost of a product and its selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Product Cost

The total costs incurred in the production of a product, typically including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Target Cost

The desired cost of a product that is determined by subtracting a desired profit margin from a competitive market price.

Product Cost Concept

The idea that all costs incurred to create a product, including direct labor, materials, and manufacturing overhead, are assigned to products.