A true species consists of a population which

Share the same niche

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Interbreed

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Feed over the same food

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Reproductively isolated

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Solution

The correct option is C Reproductively isolated
Reproductive isolation prevents members of different species from producing offsprings or ensures that any offspring are sterile. These barriers maintain the integrity of a species by reducing gene flow between related species. So, the correct answer is "Reproductively isolated".

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