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John Ray's definition of species involved common what?

  • Habitat

  • Predator

  • Ancestor

  • Diet

Answer

Ancestor, the foundation of John Ray's species definition, emphasizes shared ancestry as the defining characteristic of distinct biological groups. By identifying common ancestors, Ray laid the groundwork for understanding the relationships and diversity of organisms, pioneering the concept of genetic relatedness and evolutionary history in the classification of species.
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