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genus Agathis

genus Agathis

9.9
A group of evergreen trees like kauri pines that grow in the southern hemisphere
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs əˈɡeɪθɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Agathis
  • Several species within the genus Agathis are valued for their high-quality timber and resin.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new member of the genus Agathis in Southeast Asian forests.

  • The genus Agathis includes several species of kauri pines.

  • The genus Agathis includes some of the most ancient trees in the world.

  • Many trees in the genus Agathis are found in New Zealand.

  • The genus Agathis is known for its towering kauri pines, which thrive in the temperate forests of New Zealand.

  • Several species within the genus Agathis produce valuable timber that is sought after for construction and furniture.

  • In Australia, the genus Agathis is an important part of the forest ecosystem, supporting various wildlife species.

Synonyms

Agathis
vsgenus Agathis
  • Specialized
9.9

Large evergreen trees like kauri pines that grow in Australasia and Southeast Asia

is the same but written as a genus phrase highlighting southern hemisphere origin
kauri pine
vsgenus Agathis
  • Australian
9.4

A large evergreen tree from New Zealand and nearby regions valued for its strong wood and sticky resin

is the taxonomic genus term rather than the common tree name

Surface Forms

genus Agathis singular
genera Agathis plural

Morphology

genus + Agathis

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the name 'Agathis' signals the taxonomic group called Agathis (kauri pines). A learner who knows both constituents can directly derive that meaning, so the composition is transparent and cross-linguistically regular.

Etymology

Genus Agathis is a scientific name: genus means a 'group' of related species, and Agathis may come from the Greek word for 'good' because early plant scientists praised these trees for their fine wood and resin. So the name tells you it is the 'group' of those valuable kauri trees.