intraspecies

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

adjective

1. existing or occurring within a species. specie. species.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intraspecies¹

First recorded in 1925–30; intra- + species

Example Sentences

This complements a previous study, where a model was proposed that also included intraspecies interactions of the bacteria in order to form a pattern.

From Science Daily

The Heidelberg researcher points out that numerous research papers on the significance of intraspecies competition clearly contradict the contention that trees of a single species support one another and keep each other alive.

From Science Daily

Go ahead and talk to dogs, but consider letting wild creatures alone to their own intraspecies squeaks, howls and whispers.

From New York Times

Within species, the flatworms appear to be clones, as their cytochrome oxidase sequences showed 0% intraspecies variability.

From Scientific American

They described the psychopath as an intraspecies predator.

From Time