The definition "'Cloyster' means a shellfish that results from crossbreeding a clam with an oyster" is an example of:
A) A lexical definition.
B) A demonstrative definition.
C) A stipulative definition.
D) A biological definition.
E) An operational definition.

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This is a stipulative definition because it is defining a term for a specific purpose or context, rather than providing a universally accepted definition. There is no known crossbreeding between clams and oysters to produce a shellfish called a "cloyster" in a biological sense.

The Definition "'Cloyster' Means a Shellfish That Results from Crossbreeding