Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heterospecific

Adjective

/ˈhɛtərəsɪpɪk/

Definition

Of or relating to organisms of a different species.

Examples

Heterospecific mating behaviors can lead to hybrid offspring.
The researchers studied the heterospecific interactions in the coral reef ecosystem.
In the experiment, plants grew better when planted in heterospecific mixtures rather than in monocultures.

Meaning

Heterospecific describes interactions or relationships involving different species, distinguishing them from interactions within the same species (intraspecific). This term is often used in biological and ecological contexts.