Definition of sub-species in English English dictionary
A sub-species of a plant or animal is one of the types that a particular species is divided into. Several other sub-species of gull are found in the region
groupings or populations within a species that are distinguishable by morphological characteristics or, sometimes, by physiological or behavioural traits
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
a taxonomic subdivision of a species; a population of a particular region genetically distinguishable from other such populations and capable of interbreeding with them
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