Which of the following is a disadvantage of the morphological species concept?
A) Two groups may use very similar resources, but be evolutionarily independent.
B) It is subjective in nature, with differences of opinion that cannot be resolved by data.
C) Reliable information exists only for a small number of organisms.
D) It cannot be used to evaluate fossils.

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The disadvantage of the morphological species concept is its subjective nature, as determining whether individuals belong to the same species or not can be influenced by differences in opinion among researchers and cannot always be resolved by data. The other options describe limitations or challenges associated with other species concepts, but not specifically with the morphological species concept.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Morphological