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subclass

/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/

A taxonomic rank in biological classification that is subordinate to a class and superior to an order.

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  1. Taxonomic rank C1 formal scientific

    A taxonomic category that is subordinate to a class and superior to an order, used in biological classification.

    • Mammals are divided into several subclasses, including placental mammals and marsupials.
    • The subclass Eutheria includes all placental mammals.
    • Taxonomists debate the boundaries between different subclasses of reptiles.

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  • subclasses plural form
  • subclasses' possessive plural form
  • subclass's possessive singular form