Lajikäsityksessä
Lajikäsityksessä, often translated as "species concept" in English, refers to the definition and understanding of what constitutes a species. It is a fundamental concept in biology, yet its precise definition has been a subject of ongoing debate and refinement among scientists. Different species concepts exist, each emphasizing different criteria for distinguishing species.
The most widely known is the biological species concept, which defines a species as a group of
Other species concepts include the morphological species concept, which defines species based on observable physical characteristics,
The choice of species concept can have significant implications for taxonomy, conservation efforts, and our understanding