noun a category in the classification of organisms, ranking below an order and containing one or more families
In botany, suborder is a classification level used to group plants within an order based on shared botanical features.
In biology, a suborder is a taxonomic rank below order and above infraorder, used to classify organisms within a particular order based on shared characteristics.
In zoology, suborder is a taxonomic rank used to classify animals within an order based on distinctive traits or behaviors.
In entomology, suborder is used to categorize insects within a larger order based on specific characteristics such as wing structure or mouthparts.
In the field of biology, a suborder is used to classify a group of related organisms within an order. For example, in the order Carnivora, the suborder Caniformia includes dogs, bears, and seals.
In psychology, suborders may be used to categorize specific types of behaviors or mental processes within broader categories. For example, within the field of developmental psychology, a suborder may be used to classify different stages of cognitive development in children.
In botany, a suborder is used to classify groups of plants based on shared characteristics such as flower structure or leaf arrangement. For example, the suborder Rosidae includes plants with flowers that have five petals and multiple stamens.
In zoology, suborders are used to organize different groups of animals based on evolutionary relationships and physical traits. For example, the suborder Haplorhini includes primates with dry noses, such as monkeys and apes.