Species
Species noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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Subspecies and species are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subspecies" instead a noun "Species".
Nearby Word: specie
Subspecies
Subspecies noun - (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species.
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Subspecies and Species. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/species/subspecies
Species & Subspecies. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/species/subspecies>.
Subspecies or Species. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/species/subspecies.
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