cenospecies

/sɛnəˈspɛsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of organisms that are morphologically distinct but reproductively isolated, often due to geographical or ecological factors.

“The team of scientists studied the cenospecies of a particular region to understand the impact of climate change on local ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • ecotypic variant
  • morphospecies

Antonyms

  • cosmopolitan species
  • endemic species