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What criterion does the Biological Species Concept use to identify species?
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23. Speciation
The Biological Species Concept
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How does the Biological Species Concept define a species?
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A group of organisms that share similar physical characteristics
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A group of organisms that occupy the same ecological niche
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A group of organisms that have a common ancestor
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A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
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The Biological Species Concept is a way to define species based on reproductive capabilities.
According to this concept, a species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed with one another.
Interbreeding must result in the production of fertile offspring, meaning the offspring can also reproduce.
This concept emphasizes reproductive isolation from other groups, which prevents gene flow between different species.
The Biological Species Concept is widely used because it focuses on genetic exchange and evolutionary processes.
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