Jordanon

Quick meaning: Jordanon is a noun meaning (ecology, dated) Synonym of microspecies.

Meaning

(ecology, dated) Synonym of microspecies.

Example Sentences

A compound species of 4 closely related jordanons adapted for but not entirely confined to life in subalpine bogs. One jordanon is endemic in Australia, one endemic in New Zealand, and the other two occur in both countries.

Pterostylis trullifolia Hook, f., FI. Nov . Zel., 1, 1853, 249. A compound species of 3 closely related jordanons. The original description gives no indication as to which of the forms was the specific type. The species in one form or another has been recorded from the Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10. Much field work is yet needed to ascertain which jordanon occurs in which area.

Word Forms

• jordanons

Synonyms for jordanon

Depending on context, synonyms include microspecies.

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