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microspecies
(micro|species)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)ˌspiːʃɪz/
noun
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plural
)
Biology
a species differing only in minor characteristics from others of its group, typically one of limited geographical range forming part of an aggregate species.
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