variety (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
examples varieties are frequently recognized in botany
Outgoing links
Hypernym taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon
Part holonym species
Domain of synset - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hyponym breed, strain, stock; cultivar
Incoming links
Member of this domain - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hyponym taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon
Hypernym breed, strain, stock; cultivar
Part meronym species

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