### Question
How does PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE define species?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 666c*, **species** is defined as:

> a group of organisms, all of which—


(A) have a high degree of genetic similarity

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 666c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5A-PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE > SUBCHAPTER I-GAME, FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, AND FISH**

