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Subspecies - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Subspecies : (noun)
1: (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species;
usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation
within a species [syn: race]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Subspecies : \Sub*spe"cies\, n.
A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but
based on characters more important than those which
characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical
variety or race.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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