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conspecific

[ kon-spi-sif-ik ]
/ ˌkɒn spɪˈsɪf ɪk /
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adjective Biology.
belonging to the same species.
noun
an organism belonging to the same species as another.
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Origin of conspecific

1855–60; conspeci(es) (see con-, species) + -fic
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British Dictionary definitions for conspecific

conspecific
/ (ˌkɒnspɪˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective
(of animals or plants) belonging to the same species
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