Subgroup and Subclass

Subgroup

Subgroup noun - A distinct and often subordinate group within a group.
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Subclass and subgroup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subclass" instead a noun "Subgroup".

Subclass

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

Subgroup and subclass are semantically related. You can use "Subgroup" instead a noun "Subclass".
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