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Subfamilies.
Subfamilies - as a noun
(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taxontaxonomic categorytaxonomic groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There are multiple subfamilies within the Solanaceae family, including the Solanoideae and the Solaneae."
"The subfamilies of insects within the order Lepidoptera have distinct characteristics."
"In the animal kingdom, primates are divided into several subfamilies, such as Homininae and Cercopithecinae."
"The subfamilies of roses, such as the Rosa subgenus and the Hulthemia subgenus, have different growth habits."
"The subfamilies of the Felidae family include the Pantherinae and the Felinae."
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