What is another word for subkingdom?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbkɪŋdəm] (IPA)

Subkingdom refers to a taxonomic rank below the kingdom in biological classification systems. There are several synonyms for the term subkingdom that are often used interchangeably. One of the most commonly used synonyms is superdivision. A superdivision is a rank that is similar to subkingdom and is used mainly for plant classification. Another synonym for subkingdom is infrakingdom. Infrakingdom is a subdivision below the rank of kingdom and is often used to describe groups of organisms that share a common ancestor. Other synonyms for subkingdom include phyladivision, subphylum, and subrealm. These terms are used mainly in zoology and botany to classify different groups of organisms based on their shared characteristics.

What are the hypernyms for Subkingdom?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Subkingdom?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Subkingdom

All forms of animal life, from the coelenterates to the mammals, follow the same path in their embryological development as far as the gastrula stage, but here their paths widely diverge, those of each subkingdom going their own separate ways.
"The Elements of Geology"
William Harmon Norton

Related words: taxonomic category, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, subgenus

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