Definition of Subspecies

1. Noun. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species.

Exact synonyms: Race
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Generic synonyms: Taxon, Taxonomic Category, Taxonomic Group

Definition of Subspecies

1. n. A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but based on characters more important than those which characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical variety or race.

Definition of Subspecies

1. Noun. (context: biology taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species ¹

2. Noun. (context: biology taxonomy) A taxon at that rank ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subspecies

1. [n SUBSPECIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subspecies

subspecialise
subspecialised
subspecialises
subspecialising
subspecialist
subspecialists
subspeciality
subspecialization
subspecializations
subspecialize
subspecialized
subspecializes
subspecializing
subspecialties
subspecialty
subspecies (current term)
subspecific
subspecific epithet
subspecific epithets
subspecific name
subspecific names
subspectra
subspectrum
subsphenoidal
subspherical
subspinous
subsquare
subsquares
substage
substages

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