subkingdom

/ˌsʌbˈkɪŋdəm/
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Other forms: subkingdoms

Definitions of subkingdom
  1. noun
    (biology) a taxonomic group comprising a major division of a kingdom
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    types:
    Parazoa, subkingdom Parazoa
    multicellular organisms having less-specialized cells than in the Metazoa; comprises the single phylum Porifera
    Metazoa, subkingdom Metazoa
    multicellular animals having cells differentiated into tissues and organs and usually a digestive cavity and nervous system
    type of:
    taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group
    animal or plant group having natural relations
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