paucispecific

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adjective

Having or composed of few species.

Similar
oligospecific
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Meanings

adjectivepaucispecific (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyHaving or composed of few species.

    Synonyms: oligospecific

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveHaving or composed of few species.

Similar
oligospecific
Also see
oligospecific

Origin

From pauci- + specific.

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Cite this entry
APA

paucispecific. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paucispecific

MLA

“paucispecific.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paucispecific. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paucispecific,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paucispecific.

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