In biology a section (Latin: sectio) is a taxonomic rank that is applied differently in botany and zoology.
In botany edit
Within flora (plants), 'section' refers to a botanical rank below the genus, but above the species:
In zoology edit
Within fauna (animals), 'section' refers to an uncommonly used zoological rank below the order, but above the family:
In bacteriology edit
The International Code of Nomenclature for Bacteria states that the Section rank is an informal one, between the subgenus and species (as in botany).[1]
References edit
- ^ "Chapter 3, Rules of Nomenclature with Recommendations, Rule 11", International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria: Bacteriological Code, 1990 Revision