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ˈsu pərˌɔr dərsu·per·order

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. superordernoun

    (biology) a taxonomic group ranking above an order and below a class or subclass

Wiktionary

  1. superordernoun

    A taxonomic category below subclass and above order.

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  1. superorder

    In biological taxonomy, a superorder is a rank in the classification hierarchy that is higher than an order but below a subclass or a class. It is used to group together related orders of organisms, indicating a greater level of common ancestry. The naming convention for a superorder ends with the suffix '-anae' or '-idea'. The exact ranking and usage can vary between different fields of biology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Superordernoun

    a group intermediate in importance between an order and a subclass

Wikidata

  1. Superorder

    In biology, a superorder is a taxonomic rank intermediate above order and below class.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Superorder

    sū-pėr-or′dėr, n. a group in the classifications of natural history above the order but below the class.—adj. Superor′dinal.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superorder in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superorder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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