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subspecies
/ ˈsʌbˌspiːʃiːz; ˌsʌbspɪˈsɪfɪk /
noun
- biology a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a species: usually occurs because of isolation within a species ssp
subspecies
/ ŭ′ŧ′sŧ,-ŧ /
- A subdivision of a species of organisms, usually based on geographic distribution. The subspecies name is written in lowercase italics following the species name. For example, Gorilla gorilla gorilla is the western lowland gorilla, and Gorilla gorilla graueri is the eastern lowland gorilla.
Derived Forms
- ˌܲˈھ, adverb
- subspecific, adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of subspecies1
Example Sentences
A subspecies of northern giraffe, they’re known for a coat pattern that disappears down their legs so that it looks like they’re wearing white socks.
Prof Britton said it could mean the samples are of a subspecies of brown bear, but added it was also possible they were of polar bears.
In Brazil, 80% of the cows are Zebus, a subspecies originating in India with a distinctive hump and dewlap, or folds of draping neck skin.
Out of the 16,724 known species and subspecies of ants worldwide, only a few exhibit blue coloration or iridescence.
Wild reindeer numbers have declined dramatically, with some subspecies listed as endangered, mostly due to habitat loss.
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