A subfamily or taxonomic subdivision of organisms characterized by disk-shaped or disk-like structures.
From discoidea with the Latin subfamily ending -eae, following the conventions of biological taxonomy. The ending -eae specifically denotes a subfamily rank.
The taxonomic naming system is like a Russian nesting doll—Family, Subfamily, Tribe, Subtribe, Genus, Species—and the Latin endings change to show you exactly which level you're at in the hierarchy!
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