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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 4 Objective Question

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22. Sibling species are defined as
Options
A Species that are morphologically very different but can produce fertile hybrids
B Related species that are morphologically nearly identical but incapable of producing fertile hybrids
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C Species belonging to different kingdoms
D A synonym for subspecies
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sibling (cryptic) species are morphologically indistinguishable yet distinct, reproductively isolated natural populations.

Hint

Morphologically identical species that are reproductively isolated.

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