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intraspecific Definition

intra·spe·cific (-spə sifik)

adjective

within a single species

intraspecific Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • variation: The analysis of the intraspecific variation is in progress. ** CATH WALLER Scarborough Center for Coastal Studies, University of Hull.
  • competition: The effects of intraspecific competition can be observed in many populations.
  • aggression: So far, data suggest that there is no absolute difference in intraspecific aggression between the morphs.
  • parasitism: Work with Graeme Ruxton from the University of Glasgow has focused on modeling intraspecific brood parasitism in various ways.
  • interaction: These feeding relationships form an intricate web of inter- and intraspecific interactions.
  • relationship: We understand how intraspecific relationships are generated and have tested eight hypotheses to explain interspecific relationships.