Subspecific epithet

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe 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.

Synonyms

infraspecific epithet specific epithet epithet subsection trivial name section subgenus autonym variety subregnum phrase name subf.

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