Meaning of speciation | Babel Free
/ˌspi.siˈeɪ.ʃən/Definitions
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The process by which new distinct species evolve. uncountable, usually
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The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes. uncountable, usually
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The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture. uncountable, usually
Equivalents
Examples
“In both groups, however, we find copious and intricate speciation so that, often, species limits are narrow and ill defined.”
“No one had ever seen a new species produced, nor, according to Darwin, should they expect to. Speciation was so drawn out as to be, for all intents and purposes unobservable.”
“requirements specifying speciation and serotyping in addition to reporting of presence or absence”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.