These are arranged here in a phylogenetic sequence, from the most basal to the most advanced:

The genera are listed here in the presumed phylogenetic sequence:

Since the proposed phylogenetic sequence of the "species groups" is almost certainly incorrect for a large part, the groups are simply listed alphabetically.

These are sorted in the presumed phylogenetic sequence.

See Cormorant species in phylogenetic sequence for further information.

Although morphologically distinct, included orders to follow a consistent phylogenetic sequence.

Genera are presented in the presumed phylogenetic sequence.

A tentative list of the families in the phylogenetic sequence can be given as follows:

The Discosorida includes the following families, more or less in phylogenetic sequence beginning with the oldest.

The 6 usually-recognized tribes of Nymphalinae are here listed in the presumed phylogenetic sequence.