A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with one another is a population. The process that gives rise to new species is called speciation. A reproductive barrier is anything that prevents successful interbreeding between species. The defines a as a group of populations whose members have the potential to interbreed with one another and produce fertile offspring. SubmitRequest Answer Part B Complete previous part(s) Part C Complete previous part(s) Part D Complete previous part(s) Provide Feedback Next 