If genetic studies reveal that a population has genetic sequences in common with two closely related species but has no unique sequences of its own, then

A) all three should be assigned to the same species.
B) it should be considered a hybrid of the two species.
C) it should be assigned separate species status.
D) all three should be considered subspecies within the same species.
E) it should be assigned to the species with which it shares more sequences.


B

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