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Reproduction is the process that allows a species to produce new generations of individuals. It involves the formation of offspring either sexually or asexually to ensure the continuation of the species. Reproduction is essential for the perpetuation of life and genetic diversity within a species.
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Individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring belong to the same species. This is a key criterion for defining a species and characterizes the gene flow between populations within the same species.
A population is a group of the same species that can interbreed and produce offspring for at least three generations.
No, the process of speciation occurs over many generations through evolutionary changes in a population. It is not a sudden event resulting from the mating of two individuals from different species. Speciation involves gradual divergence in traits and genetic makeup that eventually lead to the formation of a new species.
The process by which organisms produce offspring to perpetuate their species is called reproduction. It involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) in sexual reproduction or the division of a single organism to create new individuals in asexual reproduction. Reproduction ensures the continuation of the species and passes genetic information to the next generation.