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To: PatrickHenry

As I read the the original definition stands and the hew material makes it easier to identify reproductive isolates.

It's still a matter of them as can't interbreed are different species, just a better way to determine "can't interbreed"


3 posted on 08/24/2006 7:00:56 AM PDT by From many - one.
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To: From many - one.
At first I thought this was a stronger definition based on speciation at the genetic level, but I'm not so sure:
We define a genetic species as a group of genetically compatible interbreeding natural populations that is genetically isolated from other such groups. This focus on genetic isolation rather than reproductive isolation distinguishes the Genetic Species Concept from the Biological Species Concept. Recognition of species that are genetically isolated (but not reproductively isolated) results in an enhanced understanding of biodiversity and the nature of speciation as well as speciation-based issues and evolution of mammals.
I haven't digested the article yet, but this seems to be a whole new concept.
8 posted on 08/24/2006 7:07:23 AM PDT by PatrickHenry (Everything is blasphemy to somebody.)
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To: From many - one.
"It's still a matter of them as can't interbreed are different species, just a better way to determine "can't interbreed""

Just to pick nits, it is 'don't interbreed' not 'can't interbreed'. Your definition doesn't consider parapatric or sympatric speciation.

83 posted on 08/24/2006 9:08:29 PM PDT by b_sharp (Why bother with a tagline? Even they eventually wear out! (Second Law of Taglines))
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