Microspecies
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microspecies is a noun meaning (biology) A genotype that is perpetuated by apomixis.
Meaning
(biology) A genotype that is perpetuated by apomixis.
More Meanings
- (biology) 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.
Synonyms for microspecies
Depending on context, synonyms include jordanon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apomictic, apomixis, agamospecies, morphospecies, microgeny, macrospecies.
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