SUBFAMILY

subfamily

(noun) (biology) a taxonomic category below a family

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

subfamily (plural subfamilies)

(taxonomy) A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

Source: Wiktionary

Sub*fam"i*ly, n. (Biol.)

Definition: One of the subdivisions, of more importance than genus, into which certain families are divided.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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