Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congenere
Noun
/ˌkɒn.dʒəˈnɪr/
Definition
A word used in zoology and botany to refer to a member of the same genus as another.
Examples
- In the study of mammals, dogs and wolves are considered congeners due to their shared genus.
- Botanists often compare congeners to understand the evolution of plant species.
Meaning
Congenere indicates a relationship between species that are closely related to one another within the same genus.
Synonyms
- Conspecific
- Related species
- Same genus