subclass
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- noun
- /ˈsʌbˌklæs/
- Specialized
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subclase
- I am led to regard the genus Homo as not merely a representative of a distinct order, but of a distinct subclass of the Mammalia.
- two subclasses
Examples
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Both Ephs and ephrins are divided into two subclasses—A and B—on the basis of their sequence homology, structure, and binding affinity.
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These two subclasses of T-helper cells differ in their production of cytokines and are reciprocally inhibitory.
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The subclass was created to account for the differences in the time periods on which the lead and subclass lead plaintiffs focused.
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There are plenty of sound scientific reasons for keeping Pluto and all dwarf planets as a subclass of planets, objects large enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium but not large enough to gravitationally dominate their orbits.
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In biology, the class Insecta contains many subclasses that include butterflies and beetles.
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Corals belong to the cnidarian subclass, which is characterized by their unique stinging cells.
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The butterfly's classification falls under the subclass Lepidoptera, which is known for its scaled wings.
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of tiny parasites that live in one animal and infect fish and shellfish
How Specific
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subclass comes from the parts sub- ('under') and class ('group'). In biology it means a group that is 'under' a class but above an order, so a smaller group inside a larger one.