👉 A subphratry is a type of subfamily in the order Phylum. Subphratry refers to a group of organisms that share similar characteristics or have similar adaptations, but are not related genetically. Examples of subphratry include insects, spiders, and other arthropods. The term "subphratry" was introduced by Carl Linnaeus in his Systema Naturae (1753), which is the first systematic classification for organisms. Subphratry