0 belonging to or relating to parts of the world that are immediately south or north of the tropics (= the hottest areas) and have very hot weather at some times of the year:
a subtropical climate
Subtropical regions are cooler than equatorial regions.
1 of or characteristic of the areas bordering the tropics (= hottest area of the earth)
However, there is a lack of studies in subtropical forests on community phenology and on the identification of important resources.
The disease has a worldwide geographical distribution and occurs in all continents, including circumpolar, temperate, subtropical and tropical zones, especially in undeveloped and developing countries.
In most tropical and subtropical regions, potential yields are projected to decrease for most projected increases in temperature (medium confidence).
Sample size is seven temperate, one subtropical, and four tropical sites for species and two temperate, one subtropical and one tropical site for individuals.
The area is characterized by a subtropical climate and abundant rainfall throughout the year.
It can be described as moist subtropical, with four seasons.
Altitudinal limits of life in subtropical mountains: what do we know?
Both flies are notorious pests of tropical and subtropical fruits.