Why has the word species been difficult to define?


Answer: There is a large amount of variation occurring in nature.

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A nonhuman primate's natural setting is where ___________ evolved

a. a behavior b. specialized bodies c. upright locomotion d. suitable food is located

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What best characterizes the intervention philosophy of the British empire?

A. manifest destiny B. white man's burden C. this land is our land D. fifty-four forty or fight E. in his majesty's domain

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By using the designation Homo habilis, what was Louis Leakey not implying?

a. There were at least two hominin lineages present at Olduvai Gorge. b. The Homo lineage was distinct from the australopithecines. c. That Homo habilis was more closely related to modern humans than were the australopiths. d. That Homo habilis was more closely related to australopithecines e. Members of the group were the early Olduvai toolmakers.

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Recent genetic research comparing Neandertal DNA and modern human DNA supports the theory that Neandertals evolved into the European populations of anatomically modern humans.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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