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What occurs when forerly interbreeding organisms are prevented from producing fertile offspring?
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If the species is prevented from producing fertile offspring - the species will eventually become extinct.
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Which premise used by Darwin was incorrectly stated?
organisms that possess advantageous traits have a decreased chance of producing offspring
Why are cattle called doggies?
A species is sometimes defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. Even though this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are often used, such as based on similarity of DNA or morphology. So species might not be the best choice of words in this case, although anything is arguable :) It refers to the male (bull) and female (cow) as a gender. In other words... have no clue as to "why" :)
What is the importance of reproduction in animals?
Reproduction is an organism's way of creating a new generation of its species. Reproduction is essential for preserving a species (carrying on with the species), and replenishing the number of organisms in it to compensate for dead organisms. Without reproduction, a species would die out in one generation.
why can dog sperm not impregnate human woman?
Because we don't need to create the humdog creature, that will be out of human control. By the definition of "species" itself... i.e. a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring of both genders, and separated from other such groups with which interbreeding does not (normally) happen. humans can only reproduce with other humans....and dogs with other dogs. Sometimes two different species can have offspring (like lions and tigers), but this only happens in very close species and usually the offspring is not fertile.
What type of organisms can mate that are not of the same species?
Plant and animal life that are not of the same species can mate. In plant life, this creates hybrid strains of plants, such as varieties of corn. In animal life, creatures such as the Liger exist. The Liger is a result of a lion and tiger mating and producing an offspring. A horse and a donkey mate to create a mule.
What occurs when formerly interbreeding organisms are prevented from producing fertile offspring?
Reproductive isolation
What is the species?
A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring is known as?
Species
3 things needed to be a species?
A species is a group of organisms that have the capacity of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
What groups is the smallest level of classification?
genus
Which groups is the smallest level of classification?
The smallest level of classification is a species. It is the basic unit of classification and represents a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
These are groups of reproducing populations that are isolated from other groups?
the answer is SPECIES BECAUSE the common definition is that of a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring of both genders, and separated from other such groups with which interbreeding does not (normally) happen. Other definitions may focus on similarity of DNA or morphology.
Which taxon includes only orgnisms that can successfully interbreed?
The taxon that includes only organisms that can successfully interbreed is species. Members of the same species are capable of producing fertile offspring through interbreeding.
What does species?
A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. (This can be a rather "fuzzy" definition and scientists have been debating the term for a long time.)(Biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreeda specific kind of something; "a species of molecule"; "a species of villainy"
Can several totally different organisms can be included in a species?
No. The definition of a species is often defined as the largest group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. If several are totally different they don't fit the definition.
Which premise used by Darwin was incorrectly stated?
organisms that possess advantageous traits have a decreased chance of producing offspring
Is Organisms can reproduce asexually by splitting in two forming buds developing spores and by producing offspring from a piece of the parent True or false?
No I can't
