The biological species concept cannot be used to distinguish among species in organisms
A) that are known only from the fossil record.
B) that have different forms during their lifecycles.
C) that are morphologically similar.
D) where the males and females have different morphological characteristics.
E) when the young of the species has a different phenotype to the adult.

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The biological species concept defines species based on the ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. It cannot be applied to organisms known only from the fossil record because we cannot assess their breeding compatibility.

The Biological Species Concept Cannot Be Used to Distinguish Among