What is not used as evidence for classifying different populations as multiple species according to the biological species concept?

A. Phylogenetic trees of sympatric species that show divergence into monophyletic groups
B. Phenotypic markers that indicate reduced gene flow
C. traits that affect pollinator attraction
D. Successful production of environmentally fit offspring through hybridization


Answer: D. Successful production of environmentally fit offspring through hybridization

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