Understanding Subtribes in Biological Classification

A subtribe is a taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of biological classification, which is used to group organisms that are closely related to each other. A subtribe is a subdivision of a tribe, and it is typically composed of several subtribes or smaller groups of organisms.

In the context of the Hominidae family, for example, the subtribe Hominina includes all extant species of humans (Homo sapiens, Homo neanderthalensis, etc.) and their close relatives, while the subtribe Gorillina includes all species of gorillas.

The use of subtribe as a taxonomic rank is not universal, and some authors may use different terminology or groupings to describe the same set of organisms. However, in general, a subtribe is a way to further divide a tribe into smaller, more specific groups based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.