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Recent Examples of subspecies
Scientists, nature enthusiasts and that rare subspecies of humanity obsessed with spiders all come to witness something remarkable: hordes of fuzzy, fist-sized male tarantulas emerging from their burrows to scour the shortgrass prairie for mates.
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David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger.
—Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022
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David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger.
—Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
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In 1946-47, the Ruoccos played a pivotal role in founding a multidisciplinary artists’ organization called the Allied Artists Council, a subgroup of which, the Allied Craftsmen, has a vibrant membership and active presence in the community after nearly 80 years.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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As Rolling Stone detailed in 2021, that year nearly one in six LASD deputies surveyed said they had been invited to join an illicit subgroup.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Table of Contents is divided along the parts of a young body, with sections titled Heads Up!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 911 center, a subdivision of the police department currently overseen by Commander Jorge Llanes, has faced mounting concerns over staffing and missed emergency calls.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The shooting occurred Wednesday morning in a subdivision of Whitestown, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Indianapolis, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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There are also subclasses that offer further specialization.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the days following the Ole Miss game, Harmon didn't appear to be out of sorts.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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In California, wolves are protected by both the federal and state endangered species acts.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once plentiful, the population crashed beginning in the 1940s before they were added to the endangered species list in 1970.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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Heather Hallen-Adams, the toxicology chair of the North American Mycological Association, previously told NBC News that death cap mushrooms look similar to other species in its genus, Amanita, that are often collected in Mexico and are safe to eat.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Linnaeus was the father of binomial nomenclature, a categorizing system that designates a genus and a species name for every living organism.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Subspecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subspecies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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