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nus
Plural
genera
1
(biology) any of the groups that plants, animals, etc. with similar characteristics are divided into, which is larger than a species and smaller than a family
- The genus Rosa includes all the species of roses, known for their beautiful flowers and fragrance.
- In his research, the biologist discovered a new species within the genus Canis, which includes wolves and domestic dogs.
- Orchids belong to the genus Orchidaceae, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants.
- The genus Homo encompasses modern humans and our closest extinct relatives, like Homo neanderthalensis.
- Scientists debated whether the newly found fossil should be classified within the existing genus or if it represented a new genus entirely.
2
a type or category of things that share common characteristics
- That novel belongs to the same genus as her previous work.
- They studied a genus of problems common to all students.
- His humor falls into a peculiar genus of wit.
- This genre represents a genus of abstract art.
- The restaurant serves food of a unique genus.