subspecies

IPA: sˈʌbspˈiʃiz

noun

  • (taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.
  • (taxonomy) 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.
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Examples of "subspecies" in Sentences

  • It is a subspecies of the Fairy Tern.
  • The various subspecies are omnivorous.
  • It was the smallest of the tiger subspecies.
  • The plumage varies among the four subspecies.
  • The pattern on all the other subspecies is striped.
  • The only subspecies of the brown bear is the Kodiak.
  • The American lion was the largest subspecies of lion.
  • Fortunately the subspecies is docile and a fatal bite is rare.
  • Fortunately, the subspecies is docile and a fatal bite is rare.
  • It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Ruddy Foliage gleaner.

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