A group of scientists are studying a crab. After comparing the crab to other crabs and testing its DNA, the scientists think they have found a new species of crab. What should they do next?

They should test the crab's DNA again.

They should share their research with other scientists.

They should observe the crab to identify what it eats.

They should call a news outlet to make an announcement.

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Biology

Sasha Hopkins

18 February, 17:26

A group of scientists are studying a crab. After comparing the crab to other crabs and testing its DNA, the scientists think they have found a new species of crab. What should they do next?

They should test the crab's DNA again.

They should share their research with other scientists.

They should observe the crab to identify what it eats.

They should call a news outlet to make an announcement.

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Gunnar Ryan · Answer 1

I just took the test and the correct answer was B) They should share their research with other scientists

Raquel Schmidt · Answer 2

The correct answer is: They should share their research with other scientists.

When scientists in any field come to a conclusion or find something significant through their research, they write a detailed report on their work, make it into a scientific paper and publish it in a scientific magazine or present it at a scientific conference. This gives the opportunity to other scientists to test their findings as well, or use the information gained from their research in their own studies.