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superfamily (n)

(biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family

superfamily Sentence Examples

  1. Coronaviruses belong to the Coronaviridae superfamily, a large group of RNA viruses.
  2. Canidae, a superfamily of carnivorans, includes wolves, dogs, foxes, and jackals.
  3. The primate superfamily consists of humans, apes, and monkeys.
  4. The Noctuidae superfamily comprises a vast array of moths, including the common armyworm and the silver Y.
  5. The Apoidea superfamily encompasses all bees, including honeybees, bumblebees, and stingless bees.
  6. The Hominoidea superfamily includes great apes such as humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
  7. The Fabaceae superfamily, also known as legumes, includes plants such as peas, beans, and lentils.
  8. The Blattodea superfamily contains cockroaches and their relatives.
  9. The Muscoidea superfamily comprises flies, including houseflies, mosquitoes, and tachina flies.
  10. The Clupeoidei superfamily encompasses herrings, sardines, and anchovies.

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(biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family

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Coronaviruses belong to the Coronaviridae superfamily, a large group of RNA viruses.

Canidae, a superfamily of carnivorans, includes wolves, dogs, foxes, and jackals.

The primate superfamily consists of humans, apes, and monkeys.

The Noctuidae superfamily comprises a vast array of moths, including the common armyworm and the silver Y.