subspecies vs variant

subspecies

noun
  • A subdivision of a species in other scientific disciplines. 

  • A taxon at that rank, often indicated with trinomial nomenclature (such as Felis silvestris silvestris in zoology and Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii in botany). 

  • A rank in the classification of organisms, below species. 

variant

noun
  • A different sequence of a gene (locus). 

  • Something that is slightly different from a type or norm. 

  • A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types. 

  • One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function. 

adj
  • Showing deviation or disagreement. 

  • Showing variety, diverse. 

  • Covariant and/or contravariant. 

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