Coenospecies

/ˌsiːnoʊˈspiːʃiːz/ noun

Definition

A group of organisms that can interbreed and share a common gene pool, even if they appear different or are geographically separated; a superspecies.

Etymology

From Greek koinos (common) + species (kind), used in evolutionary biology to group populations that remain genetically compatible despite variation.

Kelly Says

Some species are so close to each other that they could have babies together, but they look different or live far apart—so scientists invented 'coenospecies' to say 'they're basically the same kind of animal with a marketing difference.'

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