Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deme
noun
/diːm/
Definition
A deme is a population of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area and breed predominantly among themselves.
Examples
- The scientist studied the deme of frogs in the wetland to understand their mating habits.
- Each deme in the region exhibited unique adaptations to its environment.
Meaning
In ecology and biology, a deme refers to a local population of organisms that can interbreed and share a common gene pool.
Synonyms
- population
- community
- group
