Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conspecific

Adjective

/ˌkɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

Definition

referring to individuals or species that belong to the same species or group.

Examples

Birds that compete for the same resources may be conspecific, leading to conflicts.
Researchers studied conspecific behavior in animals to understand social structures.
The conspecific nature of the plants allowed them to thrive in the same environment.

Meaning

Conspecific organisms are those that are of the same species. This term is often used in biological, ecological, and zoological contexts to discuss relationships among organisms.