"superspecies" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superspecies [plural]
Etymology: super- + species Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|species}} super- + species Head templates: {{en-noun|superspecies}} superspecies (plural superspecies)
  1. (biology) A group of at least two more or less distinct species with approximately parapatric distributions Wikipedia link: superspecies Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: allospecies
    Sense id: en-superspecies-en-noun-FVv6-T4g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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