subspecies

Definition

  • noun: a group of related plants or animals that is smaller than a species
  • noun: a subdivision of a species

Examples

  • There are two 'subspecies' of bison in North America.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, great! So what's so special about it? I checked online but couldn't find a shark that'd match it. We think it's a subspecies of the mako shark. Very rare and extremely nomadic. Where did you say you found this? (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon