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genus in Swahili

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

genus in Swahili

jenasi
noun
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and 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."

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.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "genus" in Swahili?

"genus" in Swahili is jenasi. 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 Swahili, "genus" is jenasi.

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