subspecific

/sʌbˈspɛsɪfɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to a subspecies or the division of a species into smaller groups.
    • Researchers studied the subspecific traits of the plant to understand its evolution.
    • The subspecific name helps scientists identify exactly which group an animal belongs to.
    • The subspecific differences between the two bird populations are very subtle.
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