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下目 (かもく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

下か目もく

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Meanings

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noun

infraorder

biology

A taxonomic rank in biology, below suborder. Used in scientific contexts.

この分ぶん類るいでは、カニ下か目もくはエビ下か目もくと近きん縁えんである。
In this classification, the infraorder Brachyura is closely related to the infraorder Caridea.

Kanji

下below, down, descend
目eye, class, look

Etymology

The term is composed of 下 (lower) and 目 (order), reflecting its position below the suborder in biological taxonomy. The reading かもく is a Sino-Japanese compound.