subspecies

sub·spe·cies   (sŭb'spē'shēz, -sēz)    n.   pl. subspecies A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of an interbreeding, usually geographically isolated population of organisms. sub'spe·cif'ic (-spĭ-sĭf'ĭk) adj.

Main Entry: sub·spe·cies
Pronunciation: 's&b-"spE-shEz, -sEz
Function: noun
: a subdivision of a species: as a : acategory in biological classification that ranks immediately below a species and designates a population of a particular geographical region genetically distinguishable from other such populations ofthe same species and capable of interbreeding successfully with them where its range overlaps theirs b : a named subdivision (as a race or variety) of a species —sub·spe·cif·ic /"s&b-spi-'sif-ik/ adjective

subspecies   (sŭb'spē'shēz, -sēz)  Pronunciation Key  A subdivision of a species of organisms, usually based on geographic distribution. The subspecies name is written in lowercase italics following the species name. For example, Gorilla gorilla gorilla is the western lowland gorilla, and Gorilla gorilla graueri is the eastern lowland gorilla.