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ˈsʌbˌspi ʃiz, sʌbˈspi-sub·species

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. subspecies, racenoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. subspeciesnoun

    A rank in the classification of organisms, below species

  2. subspeciesnoun

    A taxon at that rank

    In zoology and bacteriology, subspecies is the only rank below that of species which is formally accepted by the relevant nomenclatural Code.

Wikipedia

  1. Subspecies

    In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species have subspecies, but for those that do there must be at least two. Subspecies is abbreviated subsp. or ssp. and the singular and plural forms are the same ("the subspecies is" or "the subspecies are"). In zoology, under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the subspecies is the only taxonomic rank below that of species that can receive a name. In botany and mycology, under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, other infraspecific ranks, such as variety, may be named. In bacteriology and virology, under standard bacterial nomenclature and virus nomenclature, there are recommendations but not strict requirements for recognizing other important infraspecific ranks. A taxonomist decides whether to recognize a subspecies. A common criterion for recognizing two distinct populations as subspecies rather than full species is the ability of them to interbreed even if some male offspring may be sterile. In the wild, subspecies do not interbreed due to geographic isolation or sexual selection. The differences between subspecies are usually less distinct than the differences between species.

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  1. subspecies

    A subspecies is a taxonomic category that ranks below a species, usually a fairly permanent geographically isolated race. It is a biological classification that distinguishes a distinct, naturally occurring population within a species, which has minor, but identifiable, physical and genetic differences. Typically, members of a subspecies interbreed only among themselves, preserving those unique characteristics. However, they are capable of interbreeding with members of other subspecies within the same species without loss of fertility or vitality.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Subspeciesnoun

    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

Wikidata

  1. Subspecies

    In biological classification, subspecies is either a taxonomic rank subordinate to species, or a taxonomic unit in that rank. A subspecies cannot be recognized in isolation: a species will either be recognized as having no subspecies at all or two or more, never just one. Organisms that belong to different subspecies of the same species are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring, but they often do not interbreed in nature due to geographic isolation or other factors. The differences between subspecies are usually less distinct than the differences between species. The characteristics attributed to subspecies generally have evolved as a result of geographical distribution or isolation.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Subspecies

    sub-spē′shēz, n. a division of a species, a geographical variety.—adj. Subspecif′ic.—adv. Subspecif′ically.

Entomology

  1. Subspecies

    a well-marked form of a species differing from the type in some character of color or maculation which is recognizable but does not prevent a fertile union: an indefinite and opinionative division.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of subspecies in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of subspecies in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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