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In the study of biodiversity and evolution, classification helps scientists make sense of the incredible variety of life forms. Among the more nuanced categories in taxonomy are cryptic species, sibling species, and subspecies. Though closely related, each term refers to a distinct biological concept used to describe relationships within or between groups of organisms. Cryptic species are groups ofContinue reading “What is a Cryptic Species, A Sibling Species and Subspecies”