Question

what is a species?
a group of populations of different species that live in an area and interact with each other
a system where a community interacts closely with its environment
a group of organisms that share very specific traits and can mate to produce fertile offspring
a group of organisms that live in an area at the same time.

Explanation:

• Option 1 describes a community, not a species.
• Option 2 describes an ecosystem.
• Option 4 describes a population.
• Option 3 is the biological species concept: a group of organisms that share specific traits and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

Answer:

A group of organisms that share very specific traits and can mate to produce fertile offspring.