subspecific
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In their geographic variation the ventrals and subcaudals follow clines, and do not in themselves warrant subspecific divisions.
From Occurrence of the Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains by Fitch, Henry S.
Our knowledge of the geographical variation in coloration in this species is incomplete; many populations have been assigned to subspecific rank without justification.
From The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by Duellman, William E.
It is improbable that the fact of subspecific differentiation in Penthestes gambeli has been altogether overlooked previous to the present time.
From The Subspecies of the Mountain Chickadee by Grinnell, Joseph
In listing the subspecific names given immediately above we are aware of the possibility that a thorough study of the geographic variation in Didelphis marsupialis may contract or expand the list of recognizable subspecies.
From Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Marsupials, Insectivores and Carnivores by Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond)
Grateful acknowledgment is made to the persons in charge of the several collections of mammals that we have consulted in order to satisfy ourselves concerning the subspecific status of specimens from many localities.
From Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Rodents by Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond)
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