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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

subspecific name subspecification subspecificity subspectrum subsphere subspheroid

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