What is a population?

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A group of organisms that share very specific traits and can mate to produce fertile offspring
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A group of organisms from the same species that live in an area at the same time
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A group of populations of different species that live in an area and interact with each other
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A system where a community interacts closely with its environment

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A population is defined as a group of organisms from the same species that live in an area at the same time. This definition emphasizes the shared location and temporal aspect of a population, distinguishing it from other ecological concepts such as communities or ecosystems.