interspecies

[ in-ter-spee-sheez, -seez ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈspi ʃiz, -siz /

adjective

existing or occurring between species.

Nearby words

interseptal, intersession, intersex, intersexual, interspace, interspecies, interspecific, intersperse, interspinal muscle, interspinal plane, interstade

Also in·ter·spe·cif·ic

[in-ter-spi-sif-ik] /ˌɪn tər spɪˈsɪf ɪk/.

Origin of interspecies

First recorded in 1915–20; inter- + species

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Examples from the Web for interspecific

Until more evidence on the interspecific relationships is acquired, the maintenance of the current classification is desirable.
The Genera of Phyllomedusine Frogs (Anura Hylidae)|William E. Duellman
Interspecific competition may be reduced somewhat by cottonmouths sometimes feeding on water-snakes.
Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia)|Ray D. Burkett
This would seem to be the case in eastern Kansas, presuming that interspecific competition exists.
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon|Jon C. Barlow
The interspecific relationships of the species in the Hyla microcephala group are not clear.
Middle American Frogs of the Hyla microcephala Group|William E. Duellman

Structural adaptations in thrashers (Mimidae: genus Toxostoma) with comments on interspecific relationships.
Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves|Robert L. Merz

British Dictionary definitions for interspecific

interspecific

/ (ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective

hybridized from, relating to, or occurring between different speciesinterspecific competition

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Science definitions for interspecific

interspecific

[ ĭn′tər-spĭ-sĭf′ĭk ]

Arising or occurring between species.