Suborder
Suborder
Suborder (pronunciation: suhb-awr-der) is a taxonomic rank used in the classification of organisms. It is below the rank of order and above the rank of family.
Etymology
The term "suborder" is derived from the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" and "ordo" meaning "arrangement" or "order".
Definition
In taxonomy, a suborder is a rank intermediate between order and family. It is used when a taxonomist feels that a certain order is large and complex enough to warrant a further division.
Related Terms
- Taxonomy: The science of classification, in biology the arrangement of organisms into a classification.
- Order: The rank in the taxonomic hierarchy that is below class and above family.
- Family: A rank in the taxonomic hierarchy that is below order and above genus.
- Genus: A rank in the taxonomic hierarchy that is below family and above species.
- Species: The lowest and most specific rank in the taxonomic hierarchy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suborder
- Wikipedia's article - Suborder
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