Definitions for: Subspecies

[n] (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species

Webster (1913) Definition: Sub*spe"cies, n.
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.

Synonyms: race

See Also: taxon, taxonomic group