Associations to the word «Subspecies»

Wiktionary

SUBSPECIES, noun. (taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species
SUBSPECIES, noun. (taxonomy) A taxon at that rank

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke