A species (singular) is a group of living organisms that share similar physical and genetic traits, and are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. The word 'species' is derived from the Latin word 'specere', which means 'to look at'. A species is often identified by its unique scientific name, which consists of two parts - the genus and the species name. For example, Homo sapiens is the scientific name for humans, where '' is the genus and 'sapiens' is the species name.
A species is a basic unit of biological classification that represents a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. It is a fundamental concept in biology and is used to categorize and differentiate living organisms. Each species is distinct from other species and has unique characteristics, including physical traits, genetic makeup, and behavior. The scientific name of a species consists of two parts: the genus and the specific epithet, such as Homo sapiens for humans.
