BioConcepts

ethospeciesEthospezies (ger.)

• A group of organisms which are classified, on the basis of their behaviour, as one species.
  category species

  1956

  The terms “ethospecies” and “ethotype” are suggested for species and races primarily distinguished by their instinctive behavior

  Emerson, A.E. (1956). Ethospecies, ethotypes, taxonomy, and evolution of Apicotermes and Allognathotermes (Isoptera, Termitidae). American Museum Novitates No. 1771: 29.

  1982

  ethospecies Species distinguished primarily by behavioural traits.

  Lincoln, R.J., Boxshall, G.A. & Clark, P.F. (1982). A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics: 85.

  1982

  Certain authors (such as Cain, 1954) have attempted to distinguish morphospecies, biospecies, paleospecies, ecospecies, ethospecies, and so on, but one does not have the impression that these terminological endeavours led to any new insights.

  Mayr, E. (1982). The Growth of Biological Thought: 279.