Intermediate taxonomic rank below family
The hierarchy ofbiological classification 's eight majortaxonomic ranks . Intermediate minor rankings are not shown. Inbiological classification ,[ 1] subfamily (Latin :subfamilia subfamiliae taxonomic rank , next belowfamily but more inclusive thangenus . Standardnomenclature rules endbotanical subfamily names with "-oideae",[ 2] zoological subfamily names with "-inae".[ 1]
Detarioideae is an example of a botanical subfamily. Detarioideae is a subdivision of the familyFabaceae (legumes), containing 84 genera.[ 3]
Stevardiinae is an example of a zoological subfamily. Stevardiinae is a large subdivision of the familyCharacidae , a diverseclade offreshwater fish .[ 4]
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