Recently, a museum scientist discovered a case of preserved grasshoppers that do not resemble any named species. No information about when and where the specimens were collected is available. Which of the following species concepts would be most appropriate to use in identifying and naming the new specimens?
A) biological
B) genetic
C) ecological
D) morphological

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The morphological species concept would be most appropriate in this scenario because it relies on the physical characteristics and form of the organisms, which is the primary information available from the preserved specimens. Other concepts like biological, genetic, and ecological require more information about the organisms' reproduction, genetic makeup, or ecological roles, which is not available in this case.

Recently, a Museum Scientist Discovered a Case of Preserved Grasshoppers