superorder
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A large group of related animals or plants above an order and below a class
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌɔrdər/
- Specialized
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superorden
- In the biological classification system, the superorder Pterygota includes all winged insects.
Examples
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This superorder is the sister group to Clupeomorpha (or Clupeiformes; anchovies and herrings).
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The superorder Cephalocarida is known for its unique marine arthropods.
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Researchers categorized the new species within the superorder Deuterostomia, which includes diverse animal groups.
Compounds
superorder Acanthopterygii
- Specialized
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A large group of fish with bones and sharp spines in their fins, like perch and tuna
superorder Malacopterygii
- Specialized
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A group of fish with soft fins held by flexible cartilage rays
superorder Ratitae
- Archaic
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A former scientific group for birds that cannot fly like ostriches, emus, and kiwis
Surface Forms
superorder singular
superorders plural
Morphology
Etymology
Superorder combines the prefix super- meaning 'above' with the common word order meaning 'group'. So, in biology a superorder is a group that sits 'above' an order and below a class, showing its position in classification.
