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Why is taxonomy considered a dynamic field of study?

  1. A
    It remains unchanged over time
  2. B
    New species and genetic data continuously refine classification
  3. C
    Only morphological features are considered
  4. D
    Taxonomic categories are fixed and universal

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Taxonomy is dynamic because scientific knowledge is always growing. As we discover new species and gain deeper insights from DNA sequencing, we often have to update and refine how organisms are grouped.

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Why is taxonomy considered a dynamic field of study?
A
It remains unchanged over time
B
New species and genetic data continuously refine classification
C
Only morphological features are considered
D
Taxonomic categories are fixed and universal

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