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conspecific

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belonging to the same species

Origin of conspecific

from conspecies, fellow species (see con- and species), modeled on specific

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conspecific

adjective

Of or belonging to the same species.

noun

An organism belonging to the same species as another.
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Adjective

(not comparable)

  1. (systematics) relating to the same species
Noun

(plural conspecifics)

  1. An organism belonging to the same species as another
Origin

con- +‎ specific

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conspecific - Medical Definition

adj.

Of or belonging to the same species.

n.

An organism belonging to the same species as another.
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