Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Definition of Species

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the definition of species is false?

• A)Under the biological species concept,the gap between species is maintained by reproductive isolation.
• B)The phylogenetic species concept defines a species as a set of organisms that shares a common ancestor and forms one branch on the tree of life.
• C)The morphological species concept relies upon comparing the DNA sequences of organisms.
• D)The ecological species concept identifies species in terms of their ecological niches.

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Definitions:

Plate Boundary

The edges where tectonic plates meet, which can be sites of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.

Pacific Ring

A region encircling the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Fire

A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction resulting in the release of heat and light.

Island Arcs

Chains of islands formed close to continental margins over a subduction zone where one oceanic plate is forced under another.