The species concept based on analysis of character states that indicate the smallest monophyletic group is ________.
A) the morphospecies concept
B) the phylogenetic species concept
C) the biological species concept
D) the ecological species concept

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The phylogenetic species concept defines a species as the smallest monophyletic group on a phylogenetic tree. This means that a species is defined by characteristics that are unique to that group and not shared with any other group on the tree. This is based on analysis of character states and evolutionary relationships rather than physical traits (morphospecies), reproductive isolation (biological species), or ecological niche (ecological species).

The Species Concept Based on Analysis of Character States That