Is This A NEW SPECIES?!

The video explores a unique caterpillar discovered in the Amazon rainforest, which exhibits unusual behavior by carrying a leaf as camouflage. This discovery leads to a discussion on taxonomy and the challenges of identifying new species. The video delves into different species concepts, including biological, mate recognition, and genotypic species concepts, highlighting the complexity of species classification. The video concludes with the ongoing analysis of the caterpillar's DNA to determine if it represents a new species.

What is the biological species concept and how does it apply to the eastern and western meadowlarks?

What role does genetics play in determining the relationship between different species?

Why is it difficult to find the Caterpillar in the Amazon rainforest?