Definition

Relating to or involving multiple different species.

Example

The research focused on multispecies interactions in the ecosystem.

Conversation

Have you heard about the multispecies garden they started downtown?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really interesting.

I think it's great to see so many different plants and animals coexisting.

Absolutely, it makes the environment so much richer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multispecies → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "species" (from Latin "species", meaning kind or appearance). The word "multispecies" refers to many different kinds or types of organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') different 'kinds' ('species') of living things when you hear 'multispecies'.

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