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infraspecific

[ in-fruh-spi-sif-ik ]
/ ˌɪn frə spɪˈsɪf ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to a subdivision of a species, as a subspecies, variety, or cultivar.
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Origin of infraspecific

First recorded in 1935–40; infra- + specific
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British Dictionary definitions for infraspecific

infraspecific
/ (ˌɪnfrəspəˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective
biology occurring within or affecting all members of a speciesinfraspecific variation
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Scientific definitions for infraspecific

infraspecific
[ ĭn′frə-spĭ-sĭf′ĭk ]

Occurring within a species; intraspecific.
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