adjective
- occurring within a species; relating to taxonomic categories below the species level
Usage: biology; taxonomy
Examples
- The researchers studied infraspecific variation among different populations of the butterfly.
- Infraspecific taxa include subspecies and varieties.
- The botanist identified several infraspecific forms of the wildflower.
- Genetic analysis revealed significant infraspecific diversity within the species.
- The field guide includes keys for identifying infraspecific variants.
- Infraspecific classification helps scientists understand evolutionary relationships.