A Bacteriologist Is Studying Two Asexually Reproducing Strains of E

question 101

Multiple Choice

A bacteriologist is studying two asexually reproducing strains of E. coli. The two require different amounts of trace minerals for survival; on these grounds, the bacteriologist determines that they are separate species. In making his determination, he is using which species concept or concepts?

• A)biological species concept
• B)ecological species concept
• C)morphospecies concept
• D)phylogenetic species concept
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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