Question

Species are considered as

• A. Real basic units of classification
• B. The lowest units of classification
• C. Artificial concept of human mind which cannot be defined in absolute terms
• D. Real units of classification devised by taxonomists

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Real basic units of classification

Answer 2

Species are considered asreal basic units of classification.

In biology, among the major taxa in the taxonomic hierarchy, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification. A species is defined as the largest group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. As they share more common characters, they form the lowest basic unit of classification. The species have a real existence making the most suitable answers amongst the provided options.

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