An evolutionary biologist who makes decisions about whether to consider different populations of lacewings as separate species based on observations of the individuals with which these lacewings will mate is most likely employing the _______ species concept.
A) biological
B) cryptic
C) morphological
D) Linnean
E) lineage

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The biological species concept determines species based on whether individuals can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. The biologist's consideration of mating preferences falls under this concept. The cryptic species concept considers species that look similar but are genetically distinct. The morphological species concept determines species based on physical characteristics. The Linnean species concept categorizes organisms based on their genus and species name. The lineage species concept determines species based on their evolutionary history.

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