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subspecies

Definition:

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

Class:

group noun

Plural:

subspecies*
(* subspecies may be used in a singular or plural context)

Topic:

biology » life science » natural science » science » discipline » knowledge domain » content

Type of:

taxonomic group » biological group » group » abstraction

Member of:

species » genus » family » order » class » phylum » kingdom

Original source:

WordNet

Synonyms:

race | ssp. [abbreviation] | subsp. [abbreviation]

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