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.