Under the biological species concept, a species is a group of organisms that
A) are physically similar.
B) share a recent common ancestor.
C) live together in a location and carry out identical ecological roles.
D) have the potential to interbreed in nature and produce fertile offspring.

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The biological species concept defines a species based on the ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Physical similarity or ecological roles are not defining factors, and while a common ancestor may be a feature of a species, it is not the sole defining characteristic.

Under the Biological Species Concept, a Species Is a Group