subspecies

Meanings

• noun

  A taxonomic rank used in biology to describe populations that occupy a specific geographical area or exhibit distinct physical or behavioral characteristics within a species.

  - "The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has several subspecies in North America."
  - "The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a critically endangered subspecies of lynx found in the Iberian Peninsula."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

ssp. , subsp.

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Variants

List of all variants of subspecies that leads to same result
subspecies , subspecieses , subspecific

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin sub 'under' and species 'kind' or 'group'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. There are over 50 recognized subspecies of polar bears.

2. The dwarf gorilla is a critically endangered subspecies of gorilla found only in the Virunga Mountains of East Africa.

3. The African elephant has two recognized subspecies: the African forest elephant and the African savanna elephant.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. population: A group of individuals of the same species living in the same geographical area.

2. variety: A subdivision of a species that is distinguishable from others by certain characteristics, but is not yet recognized as a separate species.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, subspecies are often used to explore the concept of biodiversity and the importance of preserving distinct populations of plants and animals.

How to Memorize "subspecies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map with different colored areas representing the geographical distribution of various subspecies within a species.
   - Imagine a biologist studying the physical and behavioral differences between two subspecies of a bird species.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'subspecies' with the concept of 'populations' or 'varieties' within a species.
   - Think of subspecies as a way to describe distinct groups within a larger species.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SUBSPECIES' to remember the meaning: Sub-populations Undergoing Biological and ecological Speciation

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