subtaxon

Example:The subtaxon known as the Siberian tiger is a subspecies of the larger Panthera tigris species.

Definition:A taxonomic rank below species, consisting of closely related groups of organisms within a species.

Example:In the classification of flowering plants, subtaxa such as varieties, subspecies, and sections are commonly used.

Definition:The systematic arrangement of organisms into classes or groups on the basis of various criteria.

Example:Biologists use the concept of subtaxa in their studies of the worldwide distribution and genetic relationships of organisms.

Definition:The classification of living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.