Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

congeneric

Adjective

/ˌkɒn.dʒəˈnɛr.ɪk/

Definition

Belonging to the same genus or closely related species.

Examples

The two plants are congeneric, sharing similar growth habits and morphological features.
Researchers studied congeneric species to understand evolutionary adaptations.

Meaning

When two or more organisms are classified under the same genus, they are referred to as congeneric. This term is commonly used in biological classification.