Subfamily
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In biological classification,[1] a subfamily (Latin: Script error: No such module "Lang"., plural Script error: No such module "Lang".) is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end botanical subfamily names with "-oideae",[2] and zoological subfamily names with "-inae".[1]
Detarioideae is an example of a botanical subfamily. Detarioideae is a subdivision of the family Fabaceae (legumes), containing 84 genera.[3]
Stevardiinae is an example of a zoological subfamily. Stevardiinae is a large subdivision of the family Characidae, a diverse clade of freshwater fish.[4]
See also
- International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants
- International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
- Rank (botany)
- Rank (zoology)
References
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