Superclass (Noun)
Meaning
(biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The superclass Tetrapoda includes all four-limbed vertebrates, such as amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
- In the context of taxonomy, the superclass is a level of classification that is below the phylum and above the class.
- The superclass is a taxonomic rank that is used to group together classes of organisms that share similar characteristics.
- The superclass is a level of classification that is used to group together organisms that share similar physical and biological characteristics.
- The superclass is a taxonomic rank that is used to group together classes of organisms that share similar evolutionary relationships.