C1nounformalsciencenature
US/ˈdʒiː.nəs/
UK/ˈdʒiː.nəs/
a group of closely related living things that is larger than a species
In context
The lion and the tiger belong to the same genus, Panthera.
Scientists have discovered a new species within the genus of tropical frogs.
Each plant is named using its genus first and then its species.
Words that go with genus
verb + preposition
- belong to a genusWolves and domestic dogs belong to the same genus.
adjective + noun
- new genusFossils of a new genus were found in the cave.
- extinct genusThe extinct genus once lived in warm, shallow seas.
noun + noun
- genus and speciesEvery organism has a Latin name made of genus and species.
- plant genusThis plant genus is found mainly in Southeast Asia.
noun + preposition
- within the genusThere are over two hundred species within the genus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two genusesCorrect: two genera