Meaning of the word superorder in English

What does superorder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

superorder

US /ˈsuːpərˌɔːrdər/
UK /ˈsuː.pərˌɔː.dər/
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Noun

a taxonomic group ranking above an order and below a class or subclass.

Example:
The superorder of birds, Neornithes, includes all modern birds.
Scientists are still debating the classification within this superorder.