Meaning of the word suborder in English
What does suborder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
suborder
US /ˈsʌbˌɔːr.dɚ/
UK /ˈsʌbˌɔː.dər/
Noun
a taxonomic category ranking between order and family
Example:
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The class Mammalia is divided into several orders, and each order can be further divided into suborders.
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Scientists are still debating the classification of certain species within this suborder.