What is a specicies?

Answer 1

In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are often used, such as based on similarity of DNA or morphology. Presence of specific locally adapted traits may further subdivide species into subspecies. The commonly used names for plant and animal taxa sometimes correspond to species: for example, "lion," "walrus," and "Camphor tree" - each refers to a species. In other cases common names do not: for example, "deer" refers to a family of 34 species, including Eld's Deer, Red Deer and Elk (Wapiti). The last two species were once considered a single species, illustrating how species boundaries may change with increased scientific knowledge. Each species is placed within a single genus. This is a hypothesis that the species is more closely related to other species within its genus than to species of other genera. All species are given a binomial name consisting of the generic name and specific name (or specific epithet). i

Answer 2

a certain type of animal different from others

Answer 3

A group of individuals genetically close enough that they are able to have viable (fertile) offspring.

Answer 4

A group of organisms that can breed together

Answer 5

a group of animals that can mate and produce fertile offspring.

Answer 6

species is a type of animal, like if i was talk about dogs i would say there are different species of dogs.

Answer 7

it means different animals