• Subspecies

    Full definition of subspecies

    Noun

    subspecies

    (plural subspecies)
    1. (biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species
    2. (biology, taxonomy) A taxon at that rankIn zoology and bacteriology, subspecies is the only rank below that of species which is formally accepted by the relevant nomenclatural Code.

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