subfamily (Meaning)
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subfamily (n)
(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
Synonyms & Antonyms of subfamily
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subfamily Sentence Examples
- The subfamily Hesperiinae comprises butterflies known for their distinctive flying style and small size.
- Within the sunflower family, the subfamily Asteroideae includes sunflowers, daisies, and zinnias.
- The subfamily Felinae encompasses domestic cats, lions, tigers, and several other feline species.
- The subfamily Homininae includes humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas, forming the group known as great apes.
- The subfamily Caprinae, belonging to the bovid family, includes goats, sheep, and muskoxen.
- The subfamily Lythrinae, found within the plant family Lythraceae, contains species such as crepe myrtles and loosestrife.
- The subfamily Malvaceae consists of flowering plants like cotton, okra, and hibiscus, which are known for their showy blooms.
- In the subfamily Sphyrninae, we find hammerhead sharks, characterized by their unique head shape and hunting techniques.
- The subfamily Pleuronectinae includes flatfish species such as flounder and halibut, which have their eyes on one side of their bodies.
- The subfamily Bignonioideae, part of the Bignoniaceae family, contains plants known for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and woody stems.
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(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
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The subfamily Hesperiinae comprises butterflies known for their distinctive flying style and small size.
Within the sunflower family, the subfamily Asteroideae includes sunflowers, daisies, and zinnias.
The subfamily Felinae encompasses domestic cats, lions, tigers, and several other feline species.
The subfamily Homininae includes humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas, forming the group known as great apes.
