Division and Subclass

Division

Division noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: one of the major divisions of birds

Subclass and division are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subclass" instead a noun "Division".

Subclass

Subclass noun - (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order.

Division and subclass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Division" instead a noun "Subclass".
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