infraspecific

American

[in-fruh-spi-sif-ik] / ˌɪn frə spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a subdivision of a species, as a subspecies, variety, or cultivar.

infraspecific British

/ ˌɪnfrəspəˈsɪfɪk /

adjective

biology occurring within or affecting all members of a species

infraspecific variation

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infraspecific Scientific

/ ĭn′frə-spĭ-sĭf′ĭk /

Occurring within a species; intraspecific.

Etymology

Origin of infraspecific

First recorded in 1935–40; infra- + specific

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Restriction in dispersal due to geographic isolation has probably hindered gene flow, thus allowing rapid local adaptation, recognizable in variation at the infraspecific level.

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