Question

A group of scientists is studying a protist species.

The species is currently classified in the phylum Chrysophyta because of its physical characteristics. However, after the scientists analyze the species' DNA, they discover that the DNA is most similar to protists in the phylum Phaeophyta.

What will the scientists most likely do next?

Answer 1

Do further testing on the species to discover whether or not the species is related.

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Answer 2

They will reclassify the species in the phylum Phaeophyta.

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