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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However, a genus can also be monotypic, containing only one single, unique species such as a narwhal, ginkgo tree or platypus.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Researchers found an entirely new animal belonging to the genus Bettongia, as well as two new types of woylies within that same genus.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Jingia dongxingensis was excavated from the Dongxing Formation and was named a new genus and species in 2024.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition to this specimen being an entirely new species, Kostensuchus is also a novel genus, making this discovery even more important to the evolutionary tree.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Researchers found an entirely new animal belonging to the genus Bettongia, as well as two new types of woylies within that same genus.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Jingia dongxingensis was excavated from the Dongxing Formation and was named a new genus and species in 2024.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition to this specimen being an entirely new species, Kostensuchus is also a novel genus, making this discovery even more important to the evolutionary tree.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genus
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The table below breaks down the comparisons by category, in necessarily broad strokes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The two categories are term and permanent life.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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But this species is thriving because of an evolutionary adaptation.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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The piece similarly matches the species Albadraco tharmisensis, the size of which was determined based on fossilized vertebrae, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Genus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genus. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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