1. organisms belonging to the same species
Usage: biological term; plural form

Examples

• The wolves competed with conspecifics for territory.
• Birds often recognize conspecifics by their distinctive calls.
• Researchers studied how the fish interacted with conspecifics versus other species.
• Conspecifics may compete for the same resources in their habitat.
• The study examined mating behaviors between conspecifics.
• Social animals rely on communication with conspecifics for survival.