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Suborder

Description:

A suborder is a taxonomic rank used in the classification of organisms in biology. It is a subdivision of an order and represents a group of closely related families within the larger order.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A taxonomic rank between order and infraorder, representing a subgroup of closely related families within an order.

Example Sentence: The suborder Caniformia consists of families such as Canidae (dogs) and Ursidae (bears).

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To place or arrange (something) in a lower order or subdivision.

Example Sentence: The biologist decided to suborder the plant specimens based on their leaf structures.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A popular or local order of something.

Example Sentence: In this suborder of the city, Thai cuisine restaurants can be found on every corner.

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