Chapter 18, Problem 10STP

Summary Introduction

To Describe:

How it can be proved that mosquitoes belong to same species with the help of biological species concept, which is previously declared as two species according to the typological species concept.

Introduction:

Different historians and scientists have divided species on the basis of their different characteristics. Based on their observation they have drafted different concepts that define existence of a species and these concepts are known as species concepts.

Explanation of Solution

The typological species concept suggests that there are a finite number of varities among living beings and these types do not exhibit any relationship with one another, and these varieties are termed as species. It has a great impact of morphological similarities. Biological species concept suggest that a species can be described as a group of organism that can interbreed and produce a viable offspring.

According to the typological species concept, the mosquitoes must be divided into two different groups because of their morphological differences and the difference in habitats. According to biological species concept, if the mosquitoes belong to same species, they must reproduce to produce viable offspring. So, a reproductive test can be done between two sets of organism.