Question

multiple - choice question
what is a subspecies and how many words make up the subspecies name?
a subspecies is a larger group of organisms. there will be four parts to the scientific name.
a subspecies is a regular group of organisms. there will be three parts to the scientific name.
a subspecies is a smaller group of organisms. there will be three parts to the scientific name.

Explanation:

A subspecies is a taxonomic rank below species. It is a smaller, distinct group within a species. The scientific name of a subspecies consists of three parts: the genus name, the species name, and the subspecies name. For example, in Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dog, a subspecies of the wolf), "Canis" is the genus, "lupus" is the species, and "familiaris" is the subspecies.

Answer:

A subspecies is a smaller group of organisms. There will be three parts to the scientific name.