"microspecies" meaning in All languages combined

See microspecies on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microspecies [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + species. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|species}} micro- + species Head templates: {{en-noun|microspecies}} microspecies (plural microspecies)
  1. (biology) A genotype that is perpetuated by apomixis.
    Sense id: en-microspecies-en-noun-dgSlST98 Categories (other): Biology Topics: biology, natural-sciences
  2. (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: jordanon
    Sense id: en-microspecies-en-noun-AgofvNSc Categories (other): Biology, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 69 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with micro-: 33 67 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 26 74 Topics: biology, natural-sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: species
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