interspecies

[ in-ter-spee-sheez, -seez ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈspi ʃiz, -siz /

existing or occurring between species.

Also in·ter·spe·cif·ic

[in-ter-spi-sif-ik] /ˌɪn tər spɪˈsɪf ɪk/.

Origin of interspecies

First recorded in 1915–20; inter- + species

Until more evidence on the interspecific relationships is acquired, the maintenance of the current classification is desirable.

The Genera of Phyllomedusine Frogs (Anura Hylidae) |William E. Duellman
Interspecific competition may be reduced somewhat by cottonmouths sometimes feeding on water-snakes.

Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) |Ray D. Burkett
This would seem to be the case in eastern Kansas, presuming that interspecific competition exists.

Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon |Jon C. Barlow
The interspecific relationships of the species in the Hyla microcephala group are not clear.

Middle American Frogs of the Hyla microcephala Group |William E. Duellman

Structural adaptations in thrashers (Mimidae: genus Toxostoma) with comments on interspecific relationships.

Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves |Robert L. Merz

interspecific

/ (ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk) /

hybridized from, relating to, or occurring between different species interspecific competition

interspecific

[ ĭn′tər-spĭ-sĭf′ĭk ]

Arising or occurring between species.