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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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50. Before modern methods, the basis for animal identification and classification was primarily
Options
A Molecular data
B Physical features/morphology (homology vs analogy)
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C Behavioural data alone
D Geographic location alone
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Classical taxonomy relied heavily on comparative anatomy and observable physical traits.

Hint

Anatomical and structural observations.

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