subspecies

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

class order family form species type character approach basis degree division calibre airstream slipstream race
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Antonyms

whole disorder confusion chaos disrupt confuse
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Related terms

subspecific quasispecies infraspecific subspecific name infraspecific epithet subspecific epithet

Phrases with the word

carp subspecies hartmann's mountain zebra subspecies gorilla beringei subspecies List of Apis mellifera subspecies italian honeybee subspecies

Examples

Additionally, a race of humans, “Moirans,” are created to survive in space, with the hope that this subspecies of human would be able to adapt to unforeseeable dangers and circumstances, via an epigenetic process called "going epi". Source: Internet

All the three species have been classified as a distinct subspecies from those in the Mediterranean and in Atlantic Seas and endemic to Black and Azov Seas. Source: Internet

Although not a true seabird, the Heard Island subspecies of the black-faced sheathbill also breeds on the island. Source: Internet

All that can be said is that this subspecies is no longer found anywhere. Source: Internet

A. m. hofmeyri is the largest subspecies; males are nearly convert tall, and the notably shorter females are convert tall. Source: Internet

An occasional male of the Pacific subspecies far exceeds normal dimensions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

subspecialize subspecialty subspeciation subspecific subspecific epithet subspecific name