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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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37. Which of the following is given as an example of sibling species?
Options
A Homo sapiens and Pan troglodytes
B Anopheles mosquitoes or Drosophila fruitflies
Correct Answer
C Canis lupus and Canis familiaris
D Panthera leo and Panthera tigris
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sibling species are morphologically nearly identical species pairs (like complex species within Anopheles gambiae or Drosophila species) that are reproductively isolated.

Hint

Cryptic insect species complexes like Anopheles mosquito species.

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