infraspecific

English

Etymology

From infra- +‎ specific.

Adjective

infraspecific (not comparable)

  1. (taxonomy) Pertaining to a taxon at a rank lower than species, such as subspecies (in certain kingdoms only), strains, and varieties.
    Synonym: subspecific
    Holonyms: specific < generic < familial
    Meronym: infrasubspecific
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