subspecies

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/, /-ʃɪz/, /-siːz/

Noun

subspecies (plural subspecies)

1. (taxonomy) A rank#Noun|rank in the classification of organisms, below species.
2. (taxonomy) 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. A subdivision of a species in other scientific discipline#Noun|disciplines.

Synonyms

• (abbreviations) ssp., subsp.

Related terms

• subspecific epithet
• subspecific name

Translations

• French: sous-espèce
• German: Unterart, Rasse, Subspezies
• Italian: sottospecie
• Portuguese: subespécie
• Russian: подви́д
• Spanish: subespecie

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