| Pronunciation: | | sub'speesheez
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species |
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| | Synonyms: | | race |
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| | See Also: | | taxon, taxonomic group |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | interfertile groups within a species that display significant differentiation among themselves. |
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