conspecific

[ kon-spi-sif-ik ]
/ ˌkɒn spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

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

consonantism, consonantize, consonants, consort, consortium, conspecific, conspectus, consperg., conspicuity tape, conspicuous, conspicuous by its absence
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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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