Shapiro's variation on the stable ecotype model is most analogous to which species concept?

A) phylogenetic species concept
B) biological species concept
C) general lineage species concept
D) none of the above

Stable Ecotype Model

A concept in ecology that suggests certain ecotypes or genetically distinct populations within a species remain stable over time due to specific adaptations to their niche.

Shapiro's Variation

A theoretical concept or model in genetics which suggests variations in genetic transcription and translation processes.

Species Concept

A set of principles used to define what constitutes a species, involving criteria like reproductive isolation and genetic similarity.