Asked by Marianne Jenkins on Jul 15, 2024
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A species is a:
A) special or important referent
B) collection of unrelated referents
C) concept that is broader than a genus
D) concept that is narrower than a genus
E) way of grouping things that is used only in biology
Species
A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding, classed together under a common category.
Genus
A classification in biological taxonomy that ranks above species and below family, grouping species that share common characteristics.
Concept
A general idea or understanding that is formulated in the mind.
- Identify the distinctions between species and genus as they pertain to the system of hierarchical classification.
Verified Answer
XJ
xintong jiangJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A species is a rank in biological classification that is narrower than a genus. It refers to a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions between species and genus as they pertain to the system of hierarchical classification.