subspecies
die Unterart, die Unterarten
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subspecies
A taxonomic group within a species whose members differ in certain characteristics from other groups of the same species.
Der Sibirische Tiger ist eine Unterart des Tigers.
The Siberian tiger is a subspecies of the tiger.
subtype
A particular form or variant within a larger group of things or phenomena.
Diese Unterart des Humors ist besonders bei Jugendlichen beliebt.
This subtype of humor is especially popular among teenagers.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Unterarten |
| genitive | der Unterart |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Unterart | die Unterarten |
| accusative | die Unterart | die Unterarten |
| dative | der Unterart | den Unterarten |
| genitive | der Unterart | der Unterarten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Unterart' (subspecies) is made up of 'unter' (under) and 'Art' (kind/species). Here, 'unter' refers to a lower group within a larger category, not to a location.
In der biologischen Systematik steht die Unterart unterhalb der Art.
In biological taxonomy, a subspecies ranks below a species.
The taxonomic meaning is mainly used in specialist biological and zoological texts. 'Unterart' (subspecies) is often connected with the overarching species in the genitive.
Der Haushund gilt als Unterart des Wolfs.
The domestic dog is considered a subspecies of the wolf.
In figurative usage, 'Unterart' (subtype) often appears with abstract areas such as humor, music, literature, or art. The larger group frequently follows in the genitive.
Cyberpunk ist eine Unterart der Science-Fiction.
Cyberpunk is a subtype of science fiction.
