Subfamily
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In biological classification,<ref name="ICZN" /> a subfamily (Latin: Template:Lang, plural Template:Lang) is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end botanical subfamily names with "-oideae",<ref name=ICN/> and zoological subfamily names with "-inae".<ref name=ICZN/>
Detarioideae is an example of a botanical subfamily. Detarioideae is a subdivision of the family Fabaceae (legumes), containing 84 genera.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
Stevardiinae is an example of a zoological subfamily. Stevardiinae is a large subdivision of the family Characidae, a diverse clade of freshwater fish.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
See also
[edit]- International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants
- International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
- Rank (botany)
- Rank (zoology)