-oidea

Translingual

Alternative forms

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin neuter plural form of -oideus (resembling). By surface analysis, -o- +‎ -idea.

Suffix

-oidea n pl

  1. (taxonomy) Used to form names of superfamilies of animals. Name may be conserved when the rank is changed, as to a parv-, infra-, or suborder, or an order or higher rank. Previously used to form names of higher rank, eg, class, which are often conserved

Derived terms

Translingual terms suffixed with -oidea
  • See Category:mul:Taxonomic names (superfamily)

See also

References

  • "-oidea" in Dictionary.com.
  • Article 29 in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.