Section (biology)

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In biology a section (Latin: Sectio) is a taxonomic rank that is applied differently between botany and zoology.

Within flora (plants), 'section' refers to a botanical rank below the genus, but above the species:

Within fauna (animals), 'section' refers to a zoological rank below the order, but above the family:

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