Question

Morphology is probably the most appropriate way to classify species in which of the following examples?

1. groups of sharks in Australia

2. Groups of clam fossils found in coastal habitats of Florida

3. groups of fish living on the same reef in Trinidad

4. groups of coral in Cozumel that reproduce by releasing gametes in the water column

Answer 1

Question:

Answer: 2. Groups of clam fossils found in coastal habitats of Florida

There are many methods to estimate the species of any organism. Gene sequencing or genetic makeup of organism is the best way for classification. Sharks, fish, and coral are living organism so genetic approach is best for classification. On the other hand, fossils can’t give us any genetic information. Only morphological classification is only option for species classification.