subspecific epithets

A form of subspecific epithet — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of subspecific epithet
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subspecific epithets,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subspecific%20epithets.

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