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What are infraspecific taxa ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Species**: - A species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. This is the fundamental concept that underpins the classification of living organisms. 2. **Components of a Species Name**: - The scientific name of a species is composed of two parts: the generic name and the specific epithet. - For example, in the name *Mangifera indica*, *Mangifera* is the generic name (genus), and *indica* is the specific epithet (species). ...
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