Biovar

Biovars (from Latin varietas = manifold) are different variants of prokaryotic bacterial strains (or in general: microorganisms ), which can be distinguished by different biochemical properties.

See also

• Serovars are variations within subspecies of bacteria or viruses that can be distinguished using serological tests.
• Morphovars are variations within subspecies of bacteria or viruses that differ in morphology (appearance).
• Biotype , term with a similar meaning from ecology .