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genus in German

genus in German is Gattung, Genus — genus means a biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.

genus in German

Gattung
noun
(ellipsis) A taxon at this rank.
Gattung
noun
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
Genus
noun
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.

What does "genus" mean?

  1. noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
    "Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera."
  2. noun A general category or kind sharing common features.
    "The book was praised as a fine example of its genus."
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genus in a sentence

  • Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera.
  • Scientists placed the newly discovered beetle in an existing genus.
  • The book was praised as a fine example of its genus.

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What is "genus" in German?

"genus" in German is Gattung, Genus. genus means: A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.

How do you use "genus" in a sentence?

Example: "Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera." In German, "genus" is Gattung, Genus.

Are there other ways to say "genus" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "genus": Gattung, Genus.

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