subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträ-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical environment
subtropical grasses
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For example, scientists know megamouths roam the neritic and oceanic waters of tropical and subtropical latitudes, spanning depths from the surface down to the bathypelagic zone over 3937 ft (1200 m) deep.
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The disease is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Local dengue transmission is typically common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world -- including Florida and U.S. territories in the Caribbean.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
With over 600 species, stingless honey bees are the largest group of honey-producing bees; they’re found throughout tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The disease is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Local dengue transmission is typically common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world -- including Florida and U.S. territories in the Caribbean.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
With over 600 species, stingless honey bees are the largest group of honey-producing bees; they’re found throughout tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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subtropical
adjective
sub·trop·i·cal
ˌsəb-ˈträp-i-kəl
ˈsəb-
variants
also subtropic
: of, relating to, or being the regions bordering on the tropical zone
subtropical forests
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