Subspecific epithet Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix sub-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species, but only in names of bacteria, plants and fungi. It is not used in formal names of animals.

See Also

infraspecific varietas ternary name autonym scientific name subvarietas subspecies subspecific

Related Terms

infraspecific varietas ternary name autonym scientific name subvarietas subspecies subspecific subspecific name forma infraspecific taxon infraspecific epithet infraspecies subforma infraspecific name botany species

Rhyming Words

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