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subkingdom

 

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Noun subkingdom has 1 sense
  1. subkingdom - (biology) a taxonomic group comprising a major division of a kingdom
    --1 is a kind of
    taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon
    --1 has particulars: Parazoa, subkingdom Parazoa; Metazoa, subkingdom Metazoa

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Subkingdom

Definition:

A subkingdom refers to a taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms, below the kingdom and above the phylum. It is a subdivision that groups together related organisms based on shared characteristics.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Taxonomy):

In taxonomy, a subkingdom is a rank below the kingdom and above the phylum, used to classify organisms based on their shared characteristics.

Example sentence 1: The animal kingdom can be further divided into various subkingdoms, such as the subkingdom Vertebrata and the subkingdom Invertebrata.

Example sentence 2: The subkingdom Fungi includes organisms like mushrooms and yeasts, which are distinct from plants and animals.

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Sense 2 (Informal):

Informally, the term "subkingdom" can refer to a territory or region that is subordinate to a larger or primary kingdom.

Example sentence 1: Scotland is often considered a subkingdom within the larger United Kingdom.

Example sentence 2: The Hawaiian Islands are a subkingdom of the Pacific Kingdom.

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