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genus Anser

genus Anser

8.4
A group of geese in the duck family, including the greylag goose
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈæn.sɚ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Anser
  • The greylag goose is a well-known member of the genus Anser.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the evolutionary relationships within the genus Anser.

  • The genus Anser includes several species of geese.

  • Many migratory species in the genus Anser travel thousands of kilometers each year.

  • Did you know that the genus Anser is part of the Anatidae family?

  • The greylag goose is a well-known member of the genus Anser.

  • Many migratory species in the genus Anser travel thousands of kilometers each year.

  • The genus Anser includes several species of geese.

Synonyms

Anser
vsgenus Anser
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild geese that live in northern regions, for example the greylag goose

focuses on the group's family placement and specific example species

Surface Forms

genus Anser singular
genera Anser plural

Morphology

genus + Anser

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Anser' is the proper name of a goose genus, so a learner who knows both words will understand it refers to the taxonomic group of geese. This construction follows standard biological naming patterns found across languages, making the meaning immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Anser comes from Latin. The word Anser in Latin means 'goose' and genus means 'group', so the name literally means the group of geese and is used for species like the greylag goose.