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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley