cospecific

/kɒˈspɛksɪfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of two or more species that occupy the same geographical area.

“The cospecific plants in this region have adapted to the local climate.”

2. noun

A species that occupies the same geographical area as one or more other species.

“The biologist studied the cospecific species in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • allopatric
  • congeneric

Antonyms

  • allopatric