noun🔗ShareA rank in the classification of organisms, below species."Scientists classify tigers into different subspecies, such as the Bengal tiger and the Siberian tiger, which are all still tigers but have slightly different characteristics. "organismbiologyscienceanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA taxon at that rank, often indicated with trinomial nomenclature (such as Felis silvestris silvestris in zoology and Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii in botany)."Biologists identified a new subspecies of giraffe based on its distinct coat patterns and geographic location. "biologyorganismnaturescienceanimalplanttypegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA subdivision of a species in other scientific disciplines."Scientists recognize several subspecies of tigers, each adapted to different regions and environments. "biologyorganismanimalnaturescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
