subspecies
pronunciation
How to pronounce subspecies in British English:
UK ['sʌbˌspi:ʃi:z]
How to pronounce subspecies in American English:
US [ˈsʌbˌspiʃiz, -siz]
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- Noun:
- (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
Word Origin
- subspecies (n.)
- 1690s, from sub- + species.
Example
- 1. Subspecies are often difficult to distinguish from one another .
- 2. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered , and many protection programs are in place .
- 3. There were once eight tiger subspecies , but three became extinct during the 20th century .
- 4. The sumatran rhinoceros is thought to have gone extinct in thailand and peninsular malaysia due to poachers working in crime rings , and two subspecies of african rhino have suffered similar fates .
- 5. All four subspecies of gorillas are listed as endangered or critically endangered by the international union for conservation of nature .