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What is a species?

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can produce fertile individuals through natural reproduction.

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Chapter 1: Heredity and Evolution - Solve the following questions [Page 22]

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1 Heredity and Evolution
Solve the following questions | Q 6. (i) | Page 22

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