subfamily (biology)


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Subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: , plural ) is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoological names with "-inae".

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