microspecies en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + species.
Meanings
- A genotype that is perpetuated by apomixis.
- A small, typically localized population of organisms that is slightly yet effectively distinct from other closely related forms; a group less inclusive than a species, similar to a subspecies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microspecies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |