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

Words nearby conspecific

consonant shift, consonant system, con sordino, consort, consortium, conspecific, conspectus, consperg., conspicuity tape, conspicuous, conspicuous by its absence

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How to use conspecific in a sentence

Shannon (1956:41) discussed the debated issue whether or not the lygosome skinks of the New and Old worlds are conspecific.
Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea|Robert G Webb
This demonstrated sympatry indicates that the two kinds are not conspecific.
North American Recent Soft-shelled Turtles (Family Trionychidae)|Robert G. Webb
On the other hand, no one pretends that he is conspecific with any lower animal.
Facts and fancies in modern science|John William Dawson
Lanius garrulus and Lanius garrulus variety B carolinensis were described as conspecific.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds|M. Dale Arvey

Howell considered the two kinds to be conspecific with one another as well as with the eastern S. varius.
Speciation of the Wandering Shrew|James S. Findley

British Dictionary definitions for conspecific

conspecific

/ (ˌkɒnspɪˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective

(of animals or plants) belonging to the same species

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