subspecific epithet
subspecific epithet · subspecific epithets
The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the…The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species, but only in names of bacteria, plants and fungi. It is not used in formal names of animals.
Meaning
1 sensesThe third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species, but only in names of bacteria, plants and fungi. It is not used in formal names of animals.
Forms
plural: subspecific epithets| Singular | subspecific epithet |
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