Superfamily Definition

so͝opər-fămə-lē
superfamilies
noun
A natural subdivision ranking above a family and below an order, usually less extensive than a suborder.
Webster's New World
A category of language classification that is above the family, often proposed as a grouping of families that are believed to be related because of some similar characteristics.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Superfamily

Noun

Singular:
superfamily
Plural:
superfamilies

Origin of Superfamily

  • super- +"Ž family

    From Wiktionary

Superfamily Sentence Examples

  • It is proposed that each core gene might represent a unique superfamily.

  • Proteins with highly similar structures and functions are classed into four main areas (class, architecture, topology, homologous superfamily ).

  • Consequently, automatic multiple structural alignments across the whole superfamily can be become unreliable and are often subjective.

  • Bt toxins encompass a large superfamily of Cry proteins made by different strains of B. thuringiensis.

  • Rapid evolution of immunoglobulin superfamily C2 domains expressed in immune system cells.

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