If the species in a classification system are not jointly exhaustive, can we fix the system by adding a species called "others"?

A) Yes, this is a good way to tie up the loose ends.
B) Yes, but this sort of solution should be avoided.
C) Yes, but only if the remaining referents are very similar to each other.
D) No, because then the species will not be mutually exclusive.
E) No, because this will put too many referents under a single species.

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Sara Yadiris Sierra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Adding a catch-all species called others is not a good solution because it does not provide meaningful information about the remaining referents and can obscure important differences between them. It is better to revise the classification system to ensure that all species are jointly exhaustive.

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