(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
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a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor
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(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera; "sharks belong to the fish family"
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms"
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure; ranked between order and genus
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure; forms the first half of a specie…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus)
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms"
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Taxonomy systematics.(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
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any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group; "an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group; "an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.A species or genus in one country closely related to a species of the same genus, or a genus of the same group, in another: such speci…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.Relationship by descent from a common ancestor; consanguinity; kinship.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.A tribe or collection of families, united under a chieftain, regarded as having the same common ancestor, and bearing the same surname…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or eff…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.To deprive of features; to mar the features of.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.A sum of money to be divided and distributed; the share of a sum divided that falls to each individual; a distribute sum, share, or pe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: group, biological, taxa, species, share.A male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor; a founder of a race or family; -- in the plural…
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