subspecies

Betekenis

1. A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.
2. A taxon at that rank, often indicated with trinomial nomenclature (such as Felis silvestris silvestris in zoology and Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii in botany).
3. A subdivision of a species in other scientific disciplines.

Koppelteken as

sub‧spe‧cies

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/

Etimologie

From sub- + species.

Sinne

Three subspecies are currently recognized , including the nominate subspecies described here .