noun
geographic race; geographic variety; geographic subspecies
Biology term for a population within a species that is geographically distinct in morphology or genetics. Compare 地理的品種.
See also: 地理的品種
この蝶の地方型は、本州と九州で翅の模様が異なる。
The geographic race of this butterfly differs in wing pattern between Honshu and Kyushu.
Compound of 地方 (region) and 型 (type, form).