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genus Ulmus

genus Ulmus

8.9
A group of elm trees that lose their leaves each year and have saw-like leaf edges
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈʌlməs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ulmus
  • Many species within the genus Ulmus are susceptible to Dutch elm disease.

Examples

  • Researchers study the genus Ulmus to understand the diversity of elm species worldwide.

  • The genus Ulmus includes both native and introduced types of elm trees.

  • The genus Ulmus includes several species of elm trees.

  • Many trees in the genus Ulmus are known for their resilience.

  • Many species within the genus Ulmus are susceptible to Dutch elm disease.

  • Researchers study the genus Ulmus to understand the diversity of elm species worldwide.

  • The genus Ulmus includes both native and introduced types of elm trees.

Synonyms

Ulmus
vsgenus Ulmus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of elm trees with toothed leaves

is the same group but given a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Ulmus singular
genera Ulmus plural

Morphology

genus + Ulmus

The phrase simply names the taxonomic rank ('genus') followed by the Latin name ('Ulmus'), so a learner who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to the genus called Ulmus (i.e., elms). Taxonomic naming conventions (rank + scientific name) are cross-linguistically regular, making the composition transparent and immediately comprehensible to learners familiar with the words.

Etymology

Genus Ulmus comes from Latin: genus means 'kind' or 'group' and Ulmus is the old Latin word for the elm. So genus Ulmus simply means the 'group of elm trees', which is why scientists use it to name different types of elm.