subspecies
A rank in the classification of organisms, below speciesA rank in the classification of organisms, below species.
» There are different subspecies of giraffes.
Meaning
3 sensesA rank in the classification of organisms, below species.
Unterart, Rasse, Subspezies
подви́дpodvíd
підвидpidvyd
A taxon at that rank, often indicated with trinomial nomenclature (such as Felis silvestris silvestris in zoology and Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii in botany).
A subdivision of a species in other scientific disciplines.
- (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
Examples
8 sentencesThere are different subspecies of giraffes.
There are nine different subspecies of giraffes.
The tangerine is generally considered to be a subspecies of mandarin oranges.
Proponents of a newer study classify the golden-bellied mangabey as a distinct subspecies.
Researchers looked at different species and subspecies of zebras, horses and asses, and their habitats.
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Forms
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irregular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species:race