Subspecies definition
Subspecies means a taxonomic group that is a division of a species and usually, but not always, arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species. The term subspecies does not include fish or wildlife produced as a result of artificial hybridization.
Subspecies means a unit of classification of animals within a species which show differences in size, color or form as a result of being partially or completely reproductively isolated from other populations of the species
Subspecies means any officially recognized plant designated with a trinomial name indicating that taxonomic level.
Examples of Subspecies in a sentence
Taxonomic change: Subspecies sclateri is now included in race delalandii.
Implementation Plan for the Recovery of Northern Goshawk, laingi Subspecies (Accipiter gentilis laingi) in British Columbia.
Taxonomic change: Subspecies name alba should be added because race rubida also exists.
Taxonomic change: Subspecies fuligula is now included in race antarcticus.
Subspecies of Stenella longirostris (Mammalia: Cetacea: Delphinidae).