[Campbell Biology P.572] According to the biological species concept, what is the primary cr... | Practice Question

According to the biological species concept, what is the primary criterion for defining a species?

  • option_A: Ability to interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring.
  • option_B: Sharing a similar geographic range.
  • option_C: Having identical morphological characteristics.
  • option_D: Possessing a common ancestral lineage.

Explanation

The text states: 'A biological species is a group of populations whose individuals may interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring with each other but not with members of other species.'