The phylogenetic species concept defines a species as the smallest group of individuals sharing a common ancestor, forming a distinct lineage on the tree of life.
El concepto filogenético de especie define una especie como el grupo más pequeño de individuos que comparten un ancestro común, formando una rama en el árbol de la vida.
| Front | phylogenetic species concept |
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| Back | A definition of species as the smallest group of individuals that share a common ancestor, forming one branch on the tree of life. |
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