subculture
n.a group of people within a larger culture that has its own special beliefs, styles, or ways of living. In biology, it refers to a smaller group of organisms that live together in a specific way.
n.a distinct group within a larger culture or biological community that maintains its own unique characteristics or social norms. In a biological context, it refers to a population of organisms that shares a specific habitat or lifestyle.
“The local subculture of street artists has grown very popular.”
“Researchers identified a unique subculture of bacteria that thrives in the extreme heat of the geothermal vents.”
“While the dominant species dominates the canopy, a specialized subculture of epiphytes has evolved to flourish in the humid microclimate of the forest floor.”
“Past works include a project exploring the rising popularity around the globe of the youth subculture of cosplay.”
From sub- + culture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.