Some species, like the gray oak and the Gambel oak, hybridize to create fertile offspring, but remain phenotypically distinct as shown by the leaves in the image below. As a result, they are considered different species.

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The fact that two species can hybridize and create fertile offspring does not necessarily mean they are the same species, as they may remain phenotypically distinct, as illustrated in the example of gray oak and Gambel oak. Therefore, the statement is true.

Some Species, Like the Gray Oak and the Gambel Oak