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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 7 Objective Question
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96. According to the Biological Species Concept, a species is
Options
A A group of organisms conforming to a common morphological plan only
B A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
Correct Answer
C Any group of organisms sharing a habitat
D A set of organisms exploiting different niches
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ernst Mayr's Biological Species Concept defines species as interbreeding populations reproductively isolated from other groups.

Hint

Interbreeding natural populations producing viable, fertile offspring.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 7
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 715 of 737
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