infraclass

infraclass
in·fra·class 'in-frə-.klas n a subdivision of a subclass that is closely equivalent to a superorder

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in·fra·class (inґfrə-klas) a taxonomic category sometimes established, subordinate to a subclass and superior to an order.

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