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speciate

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spe·ci·a·tion  (spsh-shn, -s-)
n.
The evolutionary formation of new biological species, usually by the division of a single species into two or more genetically distinct ones.
[speci(es) + -ation.]
speci·ate v.
speci·ation·al adj.
speciate [ˈspiːsɪˌeɪt]
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) to form or develop into a new biological species
[back formation from speciation]
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Verb1.speciate - evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
differentiate, specialise, specialize
evolve - undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago"
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However, the firm failed to speciate these microorganisms, as required by procedure.
Sage Products lacks product quality and safety assurance by Mashaw, Rebecca / Validation Times
2) These examples support the recommendation that we must speciate the pathogen in order to monitor for potential nosocomial outbreaks.
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suis infection may go unrecognized since many laboratories do not routinely speciate [alpha]-hemolytic streptococci.
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