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species group
species group (superspecies) A complex of related species that exist allopatrically (in different geographical areas from one another). They are grouped together because of their morphological similarities, and this grouping can often be supported by experimental crosses in which only certain pairs of species will produce hybrids.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-speciesgroup.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-speciesgroup.html |
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species group
species group(superspecies) A complex of related species that exist allopatrically (in different geographical areas from one another). They are grouped together because of their morphological similarities, and this grouping can often be supported by experimental crosses in which only certain pairs of species will produce hybrids.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-speciesgroup.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-speciesgroup.html |
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species group
species group (superspecies) A complex of related species that exist allopatrically. They are grouped together because of their morphological similarities, and this grouping can often be supported by experimental crosses in which only certain pairs of species will produce hybrids.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-speciesgroup.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "species group." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-speciesgroup.html |
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