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GST 111 ECOLOGY Objective Question

Question

According to the notes, a species is best defined as a group of individuals that:
Options
A Live in the same geographic area
B Are reproductively isolated from other groups
Correct Answer
C Look exactly alike
D Occupy the same niche
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A species is defined as a group of individuals that can interbreed freely among themselves and are reproductively isolated from other such groups.

Hint

The key concept here is the ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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