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What characteristic determines whether organisms belong to the same species?

The number of chromosomes. For example, humans have 46.


How many does it reproduce?

Generally, an organism reproduces to produce offspring that can inherit its traits and continue its lineage. The number of offspring produced can vary significantly between different species and reproductive strategies. Some organisms produce many offspring with low chances of survival, while others produce fewer offspring with higher chances of survival.


Why do asexually reproducing organism often produce many offspring?

Asexually reproducing organisms often produce many offspring to enhance their chances of survival and colonization in their environment. Since they can rapidly generate large numbers of genetically identical individuals, they can quickly exploit available resources and adapt to favorable conditions. This high reproductive rate also compensates for potential environmental hazards or predation that may affect their survival. By increasing the number of offspring, these organisms maximize their overall reproductive success.


What is a group of similar organisms in a genus that can reproduce more of their own kind?

This might be thought of as a species if the group indicated was large enough to include all of the potential members that can breed and produce viable fertile offspring. This would mean that animals which can breed and produce infertile offspring such as horses and donkeys which can mate and produce offspring are not of the same species. This situation would be within the bounds of the question. When a group which is of one species but is of limited such a limited population that the only can breed with a small number of individuals and produce a fertile offspring it would be described as a bottlenecked population. This can lead to severe genetic drift in that population.


Why do cells divide by meiosis?

Cells divide by meiosis to produce gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This reduces the number of chromosomes in the resulting offspring and ensures genetic diversity. Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction and genetic variation among organisms.

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2 organisms that produce a low number of offspring?

Elephants and humans produce low numbers of offspring. Organisms that produce low numbers of offspring produce offspring that are most dependent on the mothers.


What is an indicator that two similar organisms are different species?

If their karotypes (number of chromosomes) don't match or if they are bred and fail to produce offspring or the offspring are infertile.


What characteristic determines whether organisms belong to the same species?

The number of chromosomes. For example, humans have 46.


What organisms produce high number of offspring?

Organisms such as insects (e.g. mosquitoes, ants), bacteria, and some fish species are known to produce high numbers of offspring. These organisms typically have high reproductive rates to ensure the survival of their species, as many of their offspring may not survive to adulthood due to predation and other environmental factors.


How many does it reproduce?

Generally, an organism reproduces to produce offspring that can inherit its traits and continue its lineage. The number of offspring produced can vary significantly between different species and reproductive strategies. Some organisms produce many offspring with low chances of survival, while others produce fewer offspring with higher chances of survival.


What is the process can produce a large number of offspring?

The process that can produce a large number of offspring is called reproduction. In many organisms, reproduction involves the production of numerous offspring through methods such as asexual reproduction or laying multiple eggs at once. This allows species to increase their numbers quickly and ensure survival.


What is the maximum numbers of organisms?

There is an infinite number of organisms


How many offspring does asexual reproduction produce?

There are many different species that reproduce asexually, and the rate of reproduction depends upon the species. When an amoeba undergoes binary fission, it produces just one offspring at a time.


Mammals produce high or low numbers of offspring?

Mammals produve low number of offspring.


Why do mammals produce high and low numbers of offspring?

Mammals produce a low number of offspring. Take humans, cats or dogs for example xHope i helped ;P


Does sexual reproduction usually produce a large or a small number of offspring?

large


Organism usually produce only as many organisms as will survive?

Absolutely not... typically they will produce a multiple more than what will survive in order to maximize survivability... genetically speaking this increases the 'fitness' of the organism. Turtles and other reptiles will produce dozens of offspring only to have a small percentage survive, but reptiles take very little care of their young (the majority of the fates of the offspring are left up to chance and the strengths of individual offspring). Mammals will produce less (typically 1/2 of the number of nipples for feeding is the average birth number at one time). Mammals produce less because they take more care of their offspring and leave less to chance.Spider unfortunately (in this authors humble opinion), have WAY too many offspring! :)Have a great day,Synapse your fingers to the beat,Synaptophyllic