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Definition of subspecific in English English dictionary
- pertaining to a subspecies. Usage as a formal term of nomenclature: only in zoology and bacteriology, not in botany. Informal usage is not restricted
- {s} of or pertaining to a subspecies; less than specific
- subspecific epithet
- The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species, but only in names of bacteria, plants and fungi. It is not used in formal names of animals
- subspecific name
- The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species. This applies only to formal names of animals