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    Genus

    /JEE-nus/
    🏷️ Taxonomy Basic

    Also known as: gena, genum

    A principal rank in biological classification that groups together closely related species sharing common characteristics and a common ancestor. The genus name forms the first part of a binomial scientific name and is always capitalized and italicized (e.g., Rosa, Quercus).

    Etymology

    From Latin genus, meaning "birth, origin, race, kind."

    Example

    All true roses belong to the genus Rosa, which contains over 300 species.

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