Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genus
Noun
/ˈdʒiː.nəs/
Definition
A category used in biological classification that ranks above species and below family.
Examples
- In the genus Canis, you can find species like dogs and wolves.
- The scientist discovered a new genus of plants in the rainforest.
- Taxonomists often re-evaluate the classifications of different genera.
Meaning
The term ‘genus’ is used in taxonomy, which is the science of naming and classifying living organisms. It groups together species that are closely related.
Synonyms
- Category
- Classification
- Group
