heterospecific

(noun)

an organism belonging to a different species to another

Related Terms

  • conspecific
  • community

Examples of heterospecific in the following topics:

  • Community Ecology and Ecosystem Ecology

    • Ecologists also study interactions among various species; members of different species are called heterospecifics.
    • Examples of heterospecific interactions include predation, parasitism, herbivory, competition, and pollination.
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