speciaties
Speciaties is a term encountered in some biodiversity and data-science contexts to denote a unit of biodiversity that resembles a species but is defined using integrative, data-driven criteria rather than formal taxonomic rules. It is not part of formal nomenclature and is not universally adopted.
Speciaties are typically delineated by integrating genetic divergence, morphological differentiation, ecological niche, and geographic patterns. Delimitation
They differ from species in that they function as operational units rather than formal names; they may
Criticism and context: some scholars argue that speciaties risk instability in nomenclature and complicate conservation frameworks
Examples: in plant and insect studies, speciaties have identified distinct lineages supported by genetic and ecological