subspecies meaning

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

Definition of subspecies

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

    Synonyms: race

    Type of: taxonomic group

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in ES · 10-letter words

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