f. sp.

A form of forma specialis — An informal taxonomic grouping applied to a parasite (frequently a fungus) that is adapted to a specific host.

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Meanings

nounf. sp. (plural ff. spp.)

plural ff. spp.

  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of forma specialis.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
forma specialis
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