NEET2003BotanyThe Living WorldActual
Species are considered as:
Options
- Areal basic units of classification
- Bthe lowest units of classification
- Cartificial concept of human mind which cannot be defined in absolute terms
- Dreal units of classification devised by taxonomists
Correct answer
A. real basic units of classification
Step-by-step solution
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. As they share more common character it is the basic unit of classification.