The ability of two members of the same ______ to produce fertile offsprings. This is the defining feature of this taxon.
A
Family
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B
Order
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C
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.