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Population is...

Population is

A

All animals of an area

B

All plants of an area

C

All plants and animlas of an area

D

All individuals of a species.

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To answer the question "Population is," we need to analyze the given options and understand the definition of a population in ecological terms. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definition of Population**: - A population refers to a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area at the same time. 2. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A: All animals of an area**: This option is too broad as it includes different species of animals, not just one species. - **Option B: All plants of an area**: Similar to option A, this includes various species of plants, not a specific species. - **Option C: All plants and animals of an area**: This option combines both plants and animals, which again does not refer to a single species. - **Option D: All individuals of a species**: This option correctly defines a population as it refers specifically to individuals of one species in a given area. 3. **Conclusion**: - Based on the definitions and evaluations of the options, the correct answer is **Option D: All individuals of a species**. ### Final Answer: **Population is D. All individuals of a species.** ---
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