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Which species concept(s) focus(es) focuses primarily on the reproductive isolation of populations?
A) phylogenetic species concept
B) biological species concept
C) general lineage species concept
D) a and b
E) a and c
Reproductive Isolation
A set of mechanisms or barriers that prevents different species from interbreeding, leading to the formation of new species.
Biological Species Concept
A definition of species according to which a species is a group of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups.
Phylogenetic Species Concept
A method of defining species based on the smallest group of individuals that share a common ancestor, reflecting their evolutionary relationships.
- Utilize multiple species definitions and recognize their importance for various life forms, including microorganisms, botanical species, and animalia.
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- Utilize multiple species definitions and recognize their importance for various life forms, including microorganisms, botanical species, and animalia.
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