as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the crime novel, written from the criminal's perspective, is sometimes seen as a particular species of the detective story genus
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Recent Examples of genus
The Gastrotheca genus is a group of marsupial frogs found across Central and South America.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
However, Swedish professor Rolf Dahlgren persuasively argued in the 1960s that the plant belonged to the Aspalathus genus within the same plant family.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
The kiwiberry is in the Actinidia genus, which is a diverse group in eastern China but endemically rare in the US.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The species belongs to the genus Scorpiops and shares anatomical features with related Euscorpiops species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
However, Swedish professor Rolf Dahlgren persuasively argued in the 1960s that the plant belonged to the Aspalathus genus within the same plant family.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
The kiwiberry is in the Actinidia genus, which is a diverse group in eastern China but endemically rare in the US.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The species belongs to the genus Scorpiops and shares anatomical features with related Euscorpiops species.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genus
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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See more paraphernalia of other kinds!—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Aged for at least 10 months in order to develop a complex flavor profile, this goat cheese is firmer than the softer, often spreadable forms of the fresh kind.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Every birth matters for a species facing increasing pressure in its natural habitat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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For a species with limited numbers and growing threats, each new fawn represents more than just a birth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Genus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genus. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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