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Subject: What is the definition of a species for an asexually reproducing organism?

Date: Mon May 2 17:52:39 2005
Posted by Sandra
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Area of science: Microbiology
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Biologists indicate that two organisms are the members of the same species if
they can sexually reproduce to make viable and fertile offspring. However, this
definition doesn't seem to hold much credence if you're an asexually reproducing
species. Furthermore, I understand bacteria of different species, and even
genera, can often exchange genetic information.

So how then are species defined for asexually producing organisms?


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