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Webster 1913 Edition


Subspecies

Sub-spe′cies

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Noun.
A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but based on characters more important than those which characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical variety or race.

Webster 1828 Edition


Subspecies

SUBSPE'CIES

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Noun.
[sub and species.] A subordinate species; a division of a species.