superdomain

Meaning

1. noun A taxonomic grouping above domain.
2. noun Two or more conserved domains of nominally unrelated origin that appear in the same order in diverse proteins and are inherited as a single structural/functional unit.
3. noun The domain to which a subdomain belongs.

Similar words

domain superkingdom superclass subkingdom superregnum subdominion supertaxon dominion dominium supertaxonomy