Select the concepts emphasized by Ernst Mayr's biological species concept.Check all that apply.
A)hybridization between different species
B)production of fertile offspring within the species
C)populations in zoos
D)reproductive isolation from other species

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The biological species concept, as proposed by Ernst Mayr, emphasizes that a species is a group of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups (D), meaning they cannot produce fertile offspring with members of other species. It also stresses the importance of the production of fertile offspring within the species (B), as this is a key mechanism through which species maintain their distinctiveness over time.

Select the Concepts Emphasized by Ernst Mayr's Biological Species Concept