 Species (source code)

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A <species> is a named unit of biological classification. The useful criteria vary among groups: reproductive compatibility can inform classification in many <animals>, while microbial comparisons also use <genomes> and other characters. <Escherichia coli> is a <species>; K-12 MG1655 identifies a particular strain within it. See https://openstax.org/books/biology-2e/pages/18-2-formation-of-new-species[OpenStax Biology 2e, 18.2: species concepts].

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