Speciation

//ˌspi.siˈeɪ.ʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process by which new distinct species evolve. uncountable, usually

    "In both groups, however, we find copious and intricate speciation so that, often, species limits are narrow and ill defined."

  2. 2
    the evolution of a biological species wordnet
  3. 3
    The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture. uncountable, usually

    "requirements specifying speciation and serotyping in addition to reporting of presence or absence"

Example

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"In both groups, however, we find copious and intricate speciation so that, often, species limits are narrow and ill defined."

Etymology

From speciate + -ion.

Related phrases

hybrid speciationspeciation event

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