What is the difference between a species and a community?

Responses

A species is made up of one very similar organism while a community is a group of different organisms that live together in the same area.
A species is made up of one very similar organism while a community is a group of different organisms that live together in the same area.

A community is made up of many ecosystems while a species only has one ecosystem.
A community is made up of many ecosystems while a species only has one ecosystem.

A species is a group of different organisms that live together in the same area while a community is made up of only one very similar organism.
A species is a group of different organisms that live together in the same area while a community is made up of only one very similar organism.

A community has the ability to successfully breed while a species does not.

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The correct response is: A species is made up of one very similar organism while a community is a group of different organisms that live together in the same area.

To clarify:

  • A species refers to a group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. Members of the same species share common characteristics and genetic similarities.

  • A community refers to a collection of different species that live together in a specific area. It includes all the interacting populations of various organisms in a particular environment.