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Cryptic species

Also physiologic race (uncommon). This describes "distinct species that are
erroneously classified (and hidden) under one species name". More generally,
the term is often applied when species, even if known to be distinct, cannot
be reliably distinguished based on their morphology. The usage physiologic
race is not to be confused with physiological race.
Sibling species
Also aphanic species. This term, introduced by Ernst Mayr in 1942,[17] was
initially used with the same meaning as cryptic species, but later authors
emphasized the common phylogenetic origin.A recent article defines sibling
species as "cryptic sister species", meaning "two species that are the closest
relative of each other and have not been distinguished from one another
taxonomically".
Semi-species
A group of organisms that are taxonomically intermediate between a race and
a species, with reduced outbreeding and gene flow, i.e. with incomplete reproductive
isolating mechanisms. Semi-species are thought to represent advanced stages of
speciation. "semi-species."
Microspecies
A genotype that is perpetuated by apomixis. (biology) A small population with limited
genetic variability

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