intraspecies

[in-truh-spee-sheez, -seez] /ˌɪn trəˈspi ʃiz, -siz/

adjective

existing or occurring within a species.

Also, intraspecific

[in-truh-spi-sif-ik] /ˌɪn trə spɪˈsɪf ɪk/ (Show IPA).

Origin of intraspecies

1925-1930

First recorded in 1925-30; intra- + species

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Historical Examples

Additional records cited in the section on intraspecies predation (p. 322) imply fighting within a species.

The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches Louis M. Roth

intraspecies in Science

intraspecific (ĭn'trə-spĭ-sĭf'ĭk) also intraspecies

(ĭn'trə-spĭ-sĭf'ĭk)
Arising or occurring within a species or between members of the same species.

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