When you use a field guide to identify a species by its appearance, you are applying the _____ concept.
A)morphospecies
B)biological species
C)ecological species
D)evolutionary species

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A morphospecies is defined by its physical characteristics, such as appearance, which is exactly what is being used in the example of identifying a species using a field guide. Biological, ecological, and evolutionary species concepts are based on broader biological criteria beyond just appearance.

When You Use a Field Guide to Identify a Species