The evolutionary species concept states that for a population to be declared a separate species, it must:
A) not interbreed with any other population.
B) have diverged significantly from other populations.
C) occupy a different niche than any other population.
D) be morphologically different from any other population.
E) have undergone natural selection sometime in its history.

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The evolutionary species concept focuses on the evolutionary lineage and significant divergence in terms of genetic makeup and evolutionary path, rather than solely on reproductive isolation, morphological differences, niche occupation, or the occurrence of natural selection.

The Evolutionary Species Concept States That for a Population to Be