key term - Species

Definition

A species refers to a group of organisms that share common characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring. It is a fundamental unit of biological classification.

Related terms

Population:

A population refers to all the individuals of the same species living in the same geographical area at the same time.

Biodiversity: Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life forms within a specific region or on Earth as a whole.

Evolution:

Evolution is the process by which different species arise from common ancestors over long periods of time through genetic changes and natural selection.