"infraspecific epithet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: infraspecific epithets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} infraspecific epithet (plural infraspecific epithets)
  1. (botany) The third word in the scientific name of an infraspecific taxon, following the name of the species. This applies only to formal names of plants and fungi, and not to the formal names of bacteria or animals. Categories (topical): Botany Hyponyms: subspecific epithet
    Sense id: en-infraspecific_epithet-en-noun-mBZnmXiT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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