evolutionary species
A species concept in evolutionary biology, referring to a lineage evolving separately from others with its own evolutionary role and tendencies.
The concept of evolutionary species emphasizes the distinctiveness of lineages.
Biological species concept focuses on reproductive isolation, while evolutionary species concept focuses on lineage identity over time.
Compound of 進化 (evolution) + 学的 (-logical) + 種 (species), a direct translation of the English term 'evolutionary species'.