In biology, a
species complex is a group of closely related
species that are very similar in appearance to the point that the boundaries between them are often unclear. Terms sometimes used synonymously but with more precise meanings are:
cryptic species for two or more species hidden under one species name,
sibling species for two cryptic species that are each other's closest relative, and
species flock for a group of closely related species living in the same habitat. As informal
taxonomic ranks,
species group,
species aggregate, and
superspecies are also in use.