Subspecies

[sʌb,spi:ʃi:z]

Definition

(noun.) (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species.

Editor: Rebekah--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Edited by Ethelred

Definition

n. a division of a species a geographical variety.—adj. Subspecif′ic.—adv. Subspecif′ically.

Edited by Angelina