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
(ellipsis) A taxon at this rank.
Gattung
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
Genus
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
What does "genus" mean?
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noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
"Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera."
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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.
- Detective stories form a genus of fiction with many familiar features.
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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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