Two organisms are very similar both in terms of molecular and physical characteristics. However, there is at least one characteristic that is not shared by these organisms-each organism has at least one evolutionary novelty that is not present in the other organism and thus these organisms do not interbreed. As a result, what is likely the lowest taxonomic classification that is shared by these organisms?

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Given that the organisms do not interbreed due to evolutionary novelties unique to each, they are likely different species within the same genus. The ability to interbreed is a key characteristic of species, and sharing many similarities suggests they are closely related, likely at the genus level.

Two Organisms Are Very Similar Both in Terms of Molecular