Eukaryotic species are designated by their ability to:

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Eukaryotic species are designated based on their ability to interbreed and produce viable offspring. This is known as the Biological Species Concept. In contrast, organisms that do not interbreed or produce viable offspring are considered different species. The other options, such as inhabiting the same ecological niche or looking alike, are not reliable criteria to define a species as they do not necessarily indicate genetic relatedness or reproductive compatibility.

Eukaryotic Species Are Designated by Their Ability To