subspecies Definition
a taxonomic category that ranks below species, usually a fairly permanent geographically isolated race or variety within a species.
Using subspecies: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subspecies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The red fox has several subspecies, including the Arctic fox and the swift fox.
Example
The eastern gorilla is divided into two subspecies: the mountain gorilla and the eastern lowland gorilla.
Example
The gray wolf has many subspecies, including the Mexican wolf and the Arctic wolf.
subspecies Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: subspecies in Brief
The term 'subspecies' [ˈsʌbˌspiːʃiːz] refers to a taxonomic category that ranks below species, usually a fairly permanent geographically isolated race or variety within a species. Examples include the Arctic fox and the eastern lowland gorilla.
