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The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.

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  1. n. The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
  2. n. distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)
  3. The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
  4. The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species;the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
  5. n. distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)