noun
- plural of subbreed; distinct varieties or strains within a breed of animals or plants
Usage: biology; agriculture
Examples
- The kennel specializes in several subbreeds of German Shepherds.
- Different subbreeds of roses require varying amounts of sunlight.
- The farmer maintains three subbreeds of cattle on his ranch.
- These subbreeds of wheat are more resistant to drought.
- The zoo’s breeding program focuses on endangered subbreeds.
- Researchers studied the genetic differences between the subbreeds.