There is still some controversy among biologists about whether Neanderthals should be placed within the same species as modern humans or into a separate species of their own.Most DNA sequence data analyzed so far indicate that there was interbreeding between Neanderthals and humans;however,it appears to have been limited and mostly unidirectional (Neanderthal genes are present in Homo sapiens DNA,but there exists little to no evidence of the DNA of Homo sapiens in the small number of genomes sequenced from Neanderthal fossils.Which species concept is most applicable as a method of analysis in this example?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phylogenetic species concept is most applicable in this example because it focuses on the evolutionary history and genetic lineage of organisms. The mention of DNA sequence data and interbreeding evidence between Neanderthals and humans aligns with analyzing their evolutionary relationships and genetic differences, which is central to the phylogenetic approach.

There Is Still Some Controversy Among Biologists About Whether Neanderthals