Gregarinina

/ˌɡrɛɡəˈraɪnɪnə/ noun

Definition

A subfamily classification within the order Gregarinida, grouping organisms with particular physiological characteristics.

Etymology

From gregarina with the subfamily suffix -ina (indicating subdivision within a larger group in taxonomy).

Kelly Says

Scientists literally built a nested filing system inside the biological world—gregarinina sits inside gregarinida, which sits inside larger groups, like Russian nesting dolls made of microscopic life.

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