The morphological species concept, used by Linnaeus to describe and name thousands of species, can be problematic for many reasons.Which is not one of its limitations?
A) Sometimes males and females within a species can look very different.
B) Young individuals can look completely different from adults.
C) Different species sometimes have similar characteristics.
D) It requires extensive experimentation.
E) Environmental factors can alter the appearance of individuals.

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The morphological species concept does not require extensive experimentation, as it is simply based on physical characteristics of individuals. However, it can be limited by the other factors listed, such as sexual dimorphism, ontogenetic changes, convergent evolution, and phenotypic plasticity.

The Morphological Species Concept, Used by Linnaeus to Describe and Name