It applies to most of what we call subspecies. The ranges of adjacent subspecies are often said to "overlap", but this term causes a lot of confusion for the uniniatiated masses. The phrase "overlap" is a reference to the blend of characterists in the non-differentiated intergradation zones which are typicaly found in transitional ecological regions.



Hope that helps

-Cole



L. t. gentilis X multistrata - Logan Co., CO

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