Scientists recognize a species on what criterion(a)?
A)Although individuals within a given species may have variable phenotypes,the individuals within most species usually have similar phenotypes
B)There is similarity of genotype within a species and identifiable differences from members of other species
C)Members of a species can interbreed,but typically do not breed with other species
D)Members of related species have a most recent common ancestor
E)All of the choices are used in a general sense to distinguish species

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The concept of a species encompasses various criteria including phenotypic similarity, genetic similarity, reproductive isolation, and shared ancestry. These criteria collectively help scientists distinguish one species from another, acknowledging that species are groups of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups.

Scientists Recognize a Species on What Criterion(a)