Subspecies

Word SUBSPECIES
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Hyphenation sub spe cies
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Definitions and meanings of "Subspecies"

What do we mean by subspecies?

A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of an interbreeding, usually geographically isolated population of organisms. noun

In zoology and botany, a variety of a species; a climatic or geographical race recognizably different from another, yet not specifically distinguished; a conspecies. noun

A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but based on characters more important than those which characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical variety or race. noun

A rank in the classification of organisms, below species noun

A taxon at that rank noun

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

A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

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.

The name given to the gray and slimy mushrooms that grow in a place called Colusa; a disgusting drainage ditch where Chad R. and Brian K. used to rescue fish out of. Urban Dictionary

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The word "subspecies" in example sentences

So the biggest of all reindeer subspecies is non-migratory, and so is the smallest, the platyrhynchus subspecies of Spitzbergen. ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

'These mongooses may represent a separate subspecies from the one that exists in Kenya,' said Dr. De Luca of WCS 'Tanzania Program. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Anyway, the point is that if you're not a certain subspecies of nerd, you probably are going to find the Silmarillion boring. ❋ Richard Nokes (2006)

For example, there are no subspecies among the five species of Pacific salmon because, without a geographical barrier isolating adjacent populations, a fully anadromous species typically does not partition its diversity into discrete units that might be classified as subspecies. ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

In 1894, the landlocked salmon of Quebec was described as a subspecies, “S. salar ouananiche.” ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

Subsequently, the golden trout was described as a subspecies of cutthroat trout in 1892. ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

The Santo Domingo trout is sometimes classified as the subspecies nelsoni. ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

As confusing as this may be for the non-expert the important consideration is the no matter wether correctly called redband steelhead, or redhead steelhead, they are all rainbow trout and are classified as subspecies of the full species Oncorhynchus mykiss. ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

Chad brought me hella [Subspecies Colusii] from [Colusa].... man! [this'll] kill ya! ❋ Edeninoctober (2020)

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