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Definitions for superorder
ˈsu pərˌɔr dərsu·per·order
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Princeton's WordNet
superordernoun
(biology) a taxonomic group ranking above an order and below a class or subclass
Wiktionary
superordernoun
A taxonomic category below subclass and above order.
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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
Superordernoun
a group intermediate in importance between an order and a subclass
Wikidata
Superorder
In biology, a superorder is a taxonomic rank intermediate above order and below class.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superorder in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superorder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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