[Campbell Biology P.564] According to Figure 24.11, which two parent species combined to for... | Practice Question

According to Figure 24.11, which two parent species combined to form the polyploid species T. miscellus?

  • A: T. dubius and T. mirus
  • B: T. pratensis and T. porrifolius
  • C: T. dubius and T. pratensis
  • D: T. dubius and T. porrifolius

Explanation

Figure 24.11 clearly illustrates the speciation pathways. The diagram shows arrows from T. dubius and T. pratensis converging to form the polyploid species T. miscellus, indicating they are its parent species. Similarly, T. dubius and T. porrifolius form T. mirus.