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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Unlike agave, which is cultivated and harvested in painstaking cycles, plants of the genus Dasylirion (the plant sotol is made from) grow wild in the arid regions of West Texas.
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Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of evergreen trees in the genus Cinnamomum.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
This strategy to attract flies is not limited to only the genus Stapelia as other members in the family, Araceae, also do this.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Burroughs’ Peruvian botanist friend had identified the plant as a species from the Palicourea genus of the Rubiaceae family.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of evergreen trees in the genus Cinnamomum.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
This strategy to attract flies is not limited to only the genus Stapelia as other members in the family, Araceae, also do this.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Burroughs’ Peruvian botanist friend had identified the plant as a species from the Palicourea genus of the Rubiaceae family.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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In the Pilots category, the Grand Jury Prize went to Bulldozer, written by and starring Joanna Leeds, and directed by Andrew Leeds.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The smart glasses category is anchored by devices like Meta Ray-Bans, Xreal, and Viture.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nelson says creating a new garden bed is like starting with a clean slate, giving you more control over layout, species selection, and ecological function.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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As living primates are now faced with present-day environmental challenges, seeing how their ancestors adapted to ancient climate changes can help conservationists better understand species survival and identify threats.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Genus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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