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# a taxonomic rank (the basic rank of Biological classification) or # a unit at that rank (in which case the plural is "species". This is sometimes abbreviated: "spec." or "sp." singular, or "spp." plural).

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When mapped, patterns in certain genetic markers reveal a sort of lineage.

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Q: How do you use DNA to determine if something is closely related?
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