liigijagunemise
Liigijagunemise, meaning species delimitation, is the scientific process of defining and identifying distinct species. It involves the application of various criteria and methodologies to distinguish one species from another. Historically, the biological species concept, which defines a species as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, was a primary approach. However, this concept has limitations, particularly for asexually reproducing organisms or when examining fossil evidence.
In contemporary biology, species delimitation often employs a combination of approaches. Morphological data, examining physical characteristics
The challenge in species delimitation lies in the fact that species boundaries are not always clear-cut. Evolutionary