subspecies

/-siːz/

noun

  1. 1

    A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

  2. 2

    A taxon at that rank, often indicated with trinomial nomenclature (such as Felis silvestris silvestris in zoology and Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii in botany).

  3. 3

    A subdivision of a species in other scientific disciplines.

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