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genus in Swedish

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

genus in Swedish

genus
noun
släkte
noun

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.
  • Detective stories form a genus of fiction with many familiar features.

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What is "genus" in Swedish?
"genus" in Swedish is genus, släkte. 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 Swedish, "genus" is genus, släkte.
Are there other ways to say "genus" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "genus": genus, släkte.
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