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Species

A group whose members have the potential to interbreed in nature and produce viable, fertile offspring.

Ring species

Species with a geographic distribution that forms a ring and overlaps at the ends.

Chronospecies

Different stages in the same evolving lineage that existed at different points in time.

Population

Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area at the same time.

Speciation

Lineage-splitting event that produces two or more separate species.

Community

Group of populations of different species living together and interacting with each other.

Ecosystem

Community of living organisms and the abiotic environment with which it interacts.