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order

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (O)
No Taxon order
Identification
superorder noun - a taxon ranked between class and family, the main subdivision of a class, and the main category above family by which animals are divided and discussed. Comprises a group of related families (or suborders, superfamilies, etc.).
See Also
taxon
Contributed by David J. Ferguson on 12 July, 2010 - 10:49am

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