Taxonomy and Classification

Infraspecific

Definition

A rank below the species level, including subspecies (subsp.), variety (var.), and form (f.). These ranks distinguish naturally occurring populations or minor variants: e.g., Quercus robur subsp. robur vs. subsp. pedunculiflora.

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