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The ability of two members of the same ______ to produce fertile offsprings. This is the defining feature of this taxon.


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Family

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Order

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Class

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D

Species

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Solution

The correct option is D

Species


Only members belonging to the same species can mate to produce a fertile offspring. This is a defining feature of the taxon species.
Members of the same Family, Order and Class can only produce fertile offsprings if they belong to the same species. And thus, is not a defining characteristic of these taxons.

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