noun a taxonomic suffix used in biology to denote a subfamily, superfamily, or other taxonomic rank
In medicine, the suffix '-acea' is used to describe diseases or conditions that affect a particular area of the body, such as 'dermatacea' for skin-related conditions.
In botany, the suffix '-acea' is used to classify plant families, such as 'Asteraceae' for the daisy family.
In biology, the suffix '-acea' is commonly used to denote a taxonomic group, such as in the class name 'Arachnida' for spiders and their relatives.
In zoology, the suffix '-acea' is used to categorize animal groups, such as 'Crustacea' for crustaceans like crabs and lobsters.
In the field of botany, -acea is used to denote a taxonomic family of plants, such as Asteraceae (the aster family). Writers may reference these plant families when discussing botanical topics in their work.
In psychology, -acea is not commonly used in professional contexts.