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The Biological Species Concept

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The biological species concept defines a species as organisms that can interbreed in nature and produce fertile, viable offspring.

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Two dog breeds that can interbreed and produce fertile puppies count as the same species, regardless of their visible differences.

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This definition tests interbreeding and fertile offspring — visible similarity or difference alone does not settle species membership.