subspecies

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subspecies (uncountable)

1. (biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species
2. (biology, taxonomy) A taxon at that rank

   In zoology and bacteriology, subspecies is the only rank below that of species which is formally accepted by the relevant nomenclatural Code.

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