The Existence of Asexual Species Provides Evidence That

Question

The existence of asexual species provides evidence that
A) species can be maintained through the biological species concept.
B) species can be maintained through the ecological species concept.
C) macroevolution is a stronger force than microevolution.
D) microevolution is a stronger force than macroevolution.

Accepted Answer

The ecological species concept focuses on the roles, or niches, that species play in their environment. Asexual species, which reproduce without the need for a mate, can still maintain distinct species identities through ecological differentiation. This concept allows for the existence of species based on their ecological roles rather than reproductive isolation, which is central to the biological species concept.