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subspecies

subs·pe·cies

US/ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

Synonyms

Origin

From sub- + species.

Phrases

  • infraspecific epithet
  • subspecific epithet
  • subspecific name

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