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Define cryptic species. How might they be made less "cryptic"?
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Definition of cryptic species: Cryptic species refer to a group of organisms that are morphologically similar or indistinguishable from each other but are genetically distinct and represent separate evolutionary lineages. In simpler terms, these species appear Show more…
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