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subspecies
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subspecies /sub·spe·cies/ (sub´spe-sez) a taxonomic category subordinate to a species, differing morphologically from others of the species but capable of interbreeding with them; a variety or race.
subspecies,
n an intermediate taxonomical category in biology. Immediately subordinate to species, it usually denotes geographically isolated or morphologically different populations that may interbreed with other subspecies. Abbreviated as
subsp.
subspecies
a subdivision of a species; a variety or race.
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