subspecific epithet

noun

subspecific epithet

noun
1

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy The 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.

Related terms
autonym, forma, form, f., infraspecies, infraspecific, infraspecific epithet, infraspecific name, infraspecific taxon, subforma, subform, subf., subspecies, subsp., ssp., subspecific name, subvarietas, subvariety, subvar., ternary name, varietas, variety, var.

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