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Order (Taxonomy)

Definition:

Observation:

• For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add names as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. Enter the full name; do not use abbreviations.
   Example

   	Discipline	ornithology
   	Class	Aves
   	Order	Aseriformes

2. In accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature, the first letter of the taxon is upper case.
   Example

   	Discipline	zoology
   	Class	Mammalia
   	Order	Carnivora

3. Do not enter the word "order" before the name of the order.
   Example

   	Order	Caryophyllales
   	and not
   	Order	order Caryophyllales

4. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the name.
   Example

   	Order	Carnivora ?

5. This field may not contain more than one entry.