A population refers to all the members of a species that live in a defined geographic region at the same time. Option A describes a subpopulation or a distinct breeding group within a population. Option C refers to a community, which includes populations of different species. Option D describes a taxonomic grouping which is broader than a population.

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A Population Is

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A population is:

A) a group of organisms that can successfully interbreed in nature but do not interbreed with other such groups.
B) all the members of a species that live in a defined geographic region at the same time.
C) all the different species that live in a defined geographic area at the same time.
D) a group of different species that share common features.

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