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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
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
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Definition of Subspecies
1. [n SUBSPECIES]