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Suffix-genus

Definition (noun): A suffix added to the name of a genus to form the name of a subclass or superfamily in taxonomy.

Examples:

  1. Canis (genus) + inae (suffix-genus) = Caninae (subfamily)
  2. Felis (genus) + idae (suffix-genus) = Felidae (family)

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