subspecies Synonyms
subspecies Meaning
subspecies (n)
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
subspecies Sentence Examples
- The Bengal tiger is a subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh.
- The giant panda has two subspecies: the nominate subspecies and the Qinling panda.
- The African lion is divided into several subspecies, including the Barbary lion and the Masai lion.
- The blue whale has three subspecies: the northern blue whale, the southern blue whale, and the pygmy blue whale.
- The brown bear has several subspecies, including the grizzly bear and the European brown bear.
- The cheetah is a subspecies of big cat found in Africa and parts of Asia.
- The subspecies of the Arctic fox vary in color depending on their geographic location.
- The domestic dog is a subspecies of the gray wolf, Canis lupus.
- The black rhinoceros has two subspecies: the eastern black rhinoceros and the western black rhinoceros.
- The subspecies of the common dolphin can be distinguished by their physical characteristics and geographic distribution.
FAQs About the word subspecies
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
variety, branch, species, section, subdivision, subclass, genus, sort,subgroup, generation
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The Bengal tiger is a subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh.
The giant panda has two subspecies: the nominate subspecies and the Qinling panda.
The African lion is divided into several subspecies, including the Barbary lion and the Masai lion.
The blue whale has three subspecies: the northern blue whale, the southern blue whale, and the pygmy blue whale.
