conspecific

[ kon-spi-sif-ik ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. belonging to the same species.

noun

1. an organism belonging to the same species as another.

conspecific

/ ˌkɒnspɪˈsɪfɪk /

adjective

1. (of animals or plants) belonging to the same species

Word History and Origins

Origin of conspecific¹

1855–60; conspeci(es) ( con-, species ) + -fic

Example Sentences

Shannon (1956:41) discussed the debated issue whether or not the lygosome skinks of the New and Old worlds are conspecific.

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This demonstrated sympatry indicates that the two kinds are not conspecific.

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On the other hand, no one pretends that he is conspecific with any lower animal.

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Lanius garrulus and Lanius garrulus variety B carolinensis were described as conspecific.

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Howell considered the two kinds to be conspecific with one another as well as with the eastern S. varius.

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