superfamily Synonyms
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superfamily Meaning
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superfamily (n)
(biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family
superfamily Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The Apoidea superfamily encompasses all bees, including honeybees, bumblebees, and stingless bees.
- The Hominoidea superfamily includes great apes such as humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
- The Fabaceae superfamily, also known as legumes, includes plants such as peas, beans, and lentils.
- The Blattodea superfamily contains cockroaches and their relatives.
- The Muscoidea superfamily comprises flies, including houseflies, mosquitoes, and tachina flies.
- 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.
