__ traditional descriptions of pollination syndromes Guites of floral traits such as flower structure and scent bouquet, hypothesized to have independently evolved as a result of selection pressure exerted by pollinators) and recent empirical observations of floral trait combinations have let some ecologists to express reservations about the utility of those descriptions. (1) Mark for Review Which choice completes the lest with the m A Affinities between B Recurrences of C Discrepancies between D Proclamations of

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The problem is a reading comprehension question that requires understanding the context of the given text. The text discusses the traditional descriptions of pollination syndromes and the recent empirical observations of floral trait combinations. The text also mentions that some ecologists have reservations about the utility of these descriptions.

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The task is to choose the phrase that best completes the sentence. The sentence is about the ecologists' reservations about the utility of the traditional descriptions of pollination syndromes.

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Looking at the options, we need to find the phrase that best fits the context of the sentence. The phrase should express the ecologists' reservations about the utility of the traditional descriptions.

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Option A, "Affinities between", does not express any reservations or doubts. It simply suggests a relationship or connection between two things.

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Option B, "Recurrences of", also does not express any reservations or doubts. It simply suggests that something happens repeatedly.

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Option C, "Discrepancies between", expresses a difference or inconsistency between two things. This phrase fits the context of the sentence as it suggests that the ecologists have reservations about the utility of the traditional descriptions because there are discrepancies between them and the recent empirical observations.

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Option D, "Proclamations of", does not express any reservations or doubts. It simply suggests a declaration or announcement of something.