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- 1. a taxonomic category that ranks below species, usually a fairly permanent geographically isolated race. Subspecies are designated by a Latin trinomial, e.g. (in zoology) Ursus arctos horribilis or (in botany) Beta vulgaris crassa.
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The meaning of SUBSPECIES is a subdivision of a species. How to use subspecies in a sentence.
When geographically separate populations of a species exhibit recognizable phenotypic differences, biologists may identify these as separate subspecies; a subspecies is a recognized local variant of a species.
SUBSPECIES definition: 1. a particular type within a species, the members of which are different in some clear ways from…. Learn more.
Sep 19, 2016 · A widely accepted definition for subspecies is that of Mayr and Ashlock (1991:43): “ A subspecies is an aggregate of phenotypically similar populations of a species inhabiting a geographic...
Feb 9, 2021 · (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species.The most precise classification of organism. Our own species, Homo sapiens sapiens is a prime example of a subspecies, which over time had diversified from Homo sapiens and respective common ancestors.
A subdivision of a species of organisms, usually based on geographic distribution. The subspecies name is written in lowercase italics following the species name. For example, Gorilla gorilla gorilla is the western lowland gorilla, and Gorilla gorilla graueri is the eastern lowland gorilla.
variation of species. In species: Speciation. Subspecies are groups at the first stage of speciation; individuals of different subspecies sometimes interbreed, but they produce many sterile male offspring.
SUBSPECIES meaning: 1. a particular type within a species, the members of which are different in some clear ways from…. Learn more.
subspecies / ˈ sʌbˌspiːʃiz/ noun. plural subspecies. Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBSPECIES. [count] : a group of related plants or animals that is smaller than a species : a division of a species. There are two subspecies of bison in North America.
subspecies. a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than a species. Definition of subspecies noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
