Skip to main content
genus

genus

3 7.5
A group of things that share common features
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs/
translation icon : género
  • So they're in the same genus, different species.
  • genus and species
  • a single genus
  • genus of the family

We predicate species and genus of individual things.

Autoplay Next

Examples

  • Furthermore, it is from the states that the genus of our major federal environmental laws emerged.

    Academic text (2009)
  • As we examined our prize, it seemed obvious that it belonged to no genus and species that had ever before been described.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Can we get extra extra credit if we classify the fossil by genus and species?

  • For Steiner, the opposite of individual is not "society" but "genus."

    Academic text (1991)
  • There is a genus of legless lizards that have front legs but no visible hind legs.

    Blog text (19)
  • With a few exceptions, the SIVs found in monkeys of the genus Cercopithecus tend to show molecular similarities.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Microscopic analysis of these internal components can often assign genus (in common terms, pine, oak, etc.) very accurately.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Because of their size, as well as the extreme irregularity of bamboo flowering, the genus is the bane of the collector's existence.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The biologist classified the new plant as belonging to the genus Rosa, which includes all roses.

  • Scientists have discovered a new species within the genus Panthera, which is known for big cats like lions and tigers.

Synonyms

type
vsgenus
1.0

A group of things or people that share the same features

is more focused on scientific grouping of similar entities rather than casual types
category
vsgenus
658 2.7

A group of things or people that have the same features

is a specific scientific-style class rather than a broad everyday grouping
taxon
vsgenus
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A group of living things that scientists put together, like a species or family

is a broader general class grouping similar things, not only taxonomic units
taxonomic group
vsgenus
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A set of living things that are put together because they are related, for example lions and tigers

is a general class that can apply beyond strictly biological groupings
taxonomic category
vsgenus
  • Specialized
6.8

A rank in the classification of living things like species or family that shows how they are related

is a general class for similar things rather than a formal rank
biological group
vsgenus
  • Specialized
3.4

A group of plants or animals put together because they share traits

is less tied to biology and denotes a general class across things

Compounds

dicot genus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of flowering plants that have two seed leaves when they start to grow

articulatio genus
  • Specialized
7.7

The joint at the knee that lets the leg bend

9.9

A group name for fungi seen only in their non-sexual stage, often causing plant disease

form genus
  • Specialized
9.9

A temporary group for living things, often fossils, whose relations to others are unclear

magnoliid dicot genus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants from an early branch of plant evolution

monocot genus
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of flowering plants with one seed leaf in each seed

9.9

A small knee muscle that lifts the joint lining when you straighten your leg

genus Amelanchier
  • Specialized
9.7

A North American tree or bush that loses its leaves and makes small edible berries

genus Amia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of freshwater fish from North America that includes the bowfin

genus Amoeba
  • Specialized
8.4

A tiny single cell that lives in wet soil or water and moves by changing shape

genus Amorphophallus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large tropical East Asian plants with underground roots and strange, smelly flowers, including the corpse flower

genus Anethum
  • Specialized
8.1

A group of plants with a strong smell that includes dill used in cooking

genus Anguilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of eels that live in both fresh and salt water

genus Anhinga
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of water birds called darters or snakebirds

genus Anoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild buffalo from Indonesia found on the island of Sulawesi

genus Anodonta
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of thin-shelled freshwater mussels that live in lakes and slow rivers

genus Anser
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of geese in the duck family, including the greylag goose

genus Antennaria
  • Specialized
9.9

Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws

genus Anthurium
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of tropical evergreen plants often grown as houseplants with bright heart-shaped flowers

genus Antilope
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of antelope that includes the blackbuck found mainly in India

genus Aphis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small aphids that suck plant sap and damage fruit trees and vegetables

genus Amphisbaena
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of legless lizards that live underground

genus Amphisbaenia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of legless reptiles that live underground and look like worms

genus Amygdalus
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of trees that used to include peaches and almonds

genus Anabas
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small freshwater fish known as climbing perch

genus Anacyclus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the daisy family that includes Spanish pellitory

genus Anagyris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of shrubs from southern Europe with seed pods that curve backward

genus Ananas
  • Specialized
7.4

A group of tropical plants from the Americas that make pineapples

genus Anarhichas
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like wolffish found in cold northern waters

genus Anas
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of freshwater ducks like mallards and teals

genus Andira
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen trees from tropical America and western Africa prized for strong wood

genus Andromeda
  • Specialized
9.9

Low-growing evergreen shrubs from northern regions that have small pink flowers

genus Apios
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of climbing plants in the pea family that live for many years, like the groundnut

genus Apis
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of bees that includes the European honeybee

genus Apium
  • Specialized
8.8

A group of plants like celery in the parsley family

genus Apodemus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild field mice that live in Europe and Asia

genus Ardisia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen plants, often small trees or bushes with glossy leaves and berries

genus Arenga
  • Indian
9.9

A group of tropical Asian palm trees like the sugar palm

genus Argyreia
  • Australian
9.9

A group of woody climbing plants from tropical Asia and Australia in the morning glory family

genus Argyroxiphium
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of related Hawaiian plants called silverswords

genus Arisaema
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants with underground stems that come back each year, like Jack-in-the-pulpit

genus Apogon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small sea fish called cardinalfish that live in warm tropical seas

genus Apteryx
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of flightless kiwi birds from New Zealand

genus Apus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like swifts with long wings that fly very fast

genus Aralia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related shrubs, trees, and vines with large decorative leaves

genus Aramus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large brown wading birds with long bills that live in warm swampy places, including the limpkin

genus Aranea
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of spiders that make round webs, including garden and barn spiders

genus Arbutus
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of evergreen trees and shrubs like the strawberry tree that grow in southern Europe and western North America

genus Arca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea clams with ridged shells like ark shells and blood clams

genus Arctictis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mammals related to civets that includes the binturong

genus Arctostaphylos
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen shrubs with red bark and thick leaves native to western North America

genus Ardea
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large herons that live in many parts of the world

genus Aristotelia
  • Australian
9.9

A small group of shrubs and small trees native to Australia, New Zealand and western South America

genus Armoracia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of plants in the cabbage family that includes horseradish

genus Arundo
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of tall rough grasses like reeds that grow in warm wet places

genus Asarum
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of small plants like wild ginger that live many years and grow in cool northern regions

genus Ascaris
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of roundworms with a mouth that has three lips

genus Asio
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of owls that includes the long-eared and short-eared owls

genus Asparagus
  • Specialized
8.8

A group of garden and wild plants like asparagus with thin stems and small leaves

genus Aspis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of venomous snakes with small horns found in parts of Europe and Africa

genus Aster
  • Specialized
8.2

A group of plants with daisy-like flowers often grown in gardens

genus Astragalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large group of herbs and small shrubs in the pea family found in northern temperate regions

genus Ateles
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of Central and South American monkeys called spider monkeys with long arms and a tail that holds things

genus Arnica
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of herbs with bright yellow flowers used in traditional medicine

genus Arnoseris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of flowering plants in the daisy family called lamb succory

genus Artocarpus
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit

genus Arum
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of plants with thick roots and heart-shaped leaves from Europe and Asia

genus Arundinaria
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of bamboo plants native to North America called switchcane

genus Atriplex
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like saltbush that often grow in salty or alkaline soil

genus Aucuba
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tough evergreen shrubs from East Asia with shiny leaves and red berries

genus Aulostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish like trumpetfish with long snouts that live near coral reefs

genus Auricularia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of jelly-like mushrooms with ear-shaped bodies like wood ear

genus Betula
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of trees and shrubs known as birches

How General

family
  • Specialized
155 4.0
genus
3 7.5
category
658 2.7
type
1.0
instance
2.6

Surface Forms

genus singular
genera plural

Etymology

Genus comes from the Latin genus, which means 'kind' or 'birth' and is the same root as the English words genre and generation. So a genus is a general 'kind' or class of things that share similar features.