well-defined geographic or physiologic aggregate of local population which differs from other such subdivisions of the same species.
A subdivision of a species; a population or series of populations occupying a discrete range of differing genetically from other subspecies of the same species.
is a population of a species that is physically or behaviorly different from other populations of the species but still capable of interbreeding with them.
A variation in a particular species, usually because of geographical separation.
Subdivision of a species, usually a geographic race. Subspecies usually intergrade with each other and, when opportunities permit, are capable of interbreeding with each other.
Category of plant classification, below species but higher in rank than varietas or forma.
a discrete geographical or independent breeding group of a species which can be consistently characterised by given features.
a smaller group of plants or animals within a particular species.
A geographically isolated or physiologically distinct group within a species that is capable of interbreeding with other members of the subspecies but that usually does not.
the subdivision of a species. A race that may differ slightly in color, size, scalation, or other criteria. "ssp".
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
a distinct variant , usually based on geographical location, and its name is written Genus species subsp
a distinguishable, geographically separate population within a species and seems to be almost a separate species
a geographic race of a species
a geographic race that is sufficiently different taxonomically to be worthy of a separate name
a group of animals that is very similar to, but slightly different from, other animals within the same species
a group that can have viable offspring with other members of its species, but are unable to interbreed because of geographical separation
a group that is on the way to becoming a new species
a population or a group of phenotypically similar populations inhabiting a geographically defined region and differing from other populations of the same species in diagnostic characters
a regional variant of a species and is denoted by the letters subsp
a step toward the development of a new species
A race of a species that is granted a taxonomic name; rules for designating subspecies are subjective, but subspecies are generally geographically distinct and form populations (not merely morphs) which differ to some degree from other geographic populations of the species.
A subdivision of species consisting of individuals different from the rest of the species but still able to interbreed with other members of the species.
taxonomic term for a distinctive group (usually in coloration) of individuals of the same species that are not reproductively isolated from the rest of the members of the species
a division of a species, based upon a isolation (either geographically or ecologically) from the main species' stock
Populations which interbreed freely in a narrow contact zone. Each population having some unique characters. The ‘classic' example is the Banded purple butterfly: Limenitis arthemis arthemis is a northeastern race, L. a. astyanax a southern race of this butterfly. The narrow contact zone between these races extends from southern New England to the Great Plains. See also species and species complex
A recognisable sub-population of a species. Tail-breaching : The act of throwing the rear portion of the body out of the water amd slapping it sideways onto the surface.
A population of a species occupying a particular geographic area, or less commonly, a distinct habitat, capable of interbreeding with other populations of the same species.
a form of a species having a distinctive identity and occupying a particular habitat or region
An offset of a certain species, usually due to their separation in nature.
Sous-espèce Abart, f Subespecie Name given to a group of plants within a species which do not differ enough to merit species ranking.
A subdivision of a species population or groupings or populations within a species that are distinguishable by morphological characteristics or, sometimes, by physiological or behavioural traits.
The taxonomic category of specimens consisting of interbreeding, often geographically isolated.
A grouping of organisms that differ from other members of their species by color, size or various morphological features; also referred to as race. Wolves in Wisconsin had been referred to as the Eastern timber wolf Canis lupus lycaon, but have recently been reclassified to the Great Plains wolf Canis lupus nubilus. The specific subspecies classification is not critical for determining wolf conservation needs.
population of species with distinctive traits not typical of the species as a whole.
taxonomic subdivision of a species; a population of a particular region genetically distinguishable from other such populations and capable of interbreeding with them.
a population of a species distinguished from other such populations by certain characteristics
Distinct group which is still able to breed with other members of the species
A recognized geographic isolated subpopulation of the same species.
a subclass of a species population that has developed distinguishing morphological, behavioral, and/or physiological characteristics as a result of geographical location. While an individual of one species cannot breed with an individual from a different species, members of two different subspecies are capable of breeding with other members of their species; e.g. a Florida Panther cannot breed with a Florida alligator (two different species), but a Florida Panther can breed with a Texas Mountain Lion (another subclass of the species Felis concolor).
A uniform, genetically distinct population of a species, often in a specific geographic region.
Sub-group of a species, usually geographically separated.
A subdivision of a species, esp. a geographical or ecological subdivision.
a subdivision of a species, usually geographical or ecological. Abbreviation: subsp. (or sometimes ssp.)
a group of living things that, although members of a species capable of interbreeding with other members of that species, have recognizable differences in either physical appearance or behavior.
A unit of plant classification denoting a wild or naturally occurring variant of a species.
The rank of taxa below species but above variety; a subdivision of a species whose members have certain hereditary characteristics distinct from other populations of that species. A subspecies is added to the specific binomial and preceded by "ssp.," such as obtusifolia in the epithet Grevillea thelemanniana ssp. obtusifolia.
Technically, a subgroup of a species that is allocated a Latin name. The number of subgroups recognized within a species and the allocation of names to them is something of an arbitrary procedure. Variations do occur within species, but there are no clear rules for identifying them as subspecies except that they must be: a) geographically distinct; b) populations, not merely a group of animals that differs in some morphological respect from other members of the species; and c) different to some degree from other geographic populations. ( Allaby 1991)
Recognizable subpopulations of a species, typically with a distinct geographical distribution.
A scientific breakdown of organisms of a particular species. Usually Subspecies are differentiated by small colour and location differences.
Synonym: variety A subdivision of a species.
Members of a species from a particular geographic region which are phenotypically distinct from members of the same species in other regions. Sometimes referred to as "incipient species," as it is believed that some genetic differentiation has already proceeded, and that continued isolation might produce sufficient differentiation for speciation to occur.
A geographically or morphologically distinct population in a species.
An infraspecific population defined on the basis of one or more characters (morphologic for most organisms) that distinguish its members from typical representatives of the species. ( 21)
In zoology, as in other branches of biology, subspecies is the rank immediately subordinate to a species. It is equivalent to "race" in the biological (i.e. not social) sense.