noun
subgenus
SUB-jee-nus
Subgenus (noun) means a subdivision of a genus in biological classification. Example: “The species was placed in a subgenus of its genus.”
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technical A subdivision of a genus in biological classification.
"The species was placed in a subgenus of its genus."
"Some genera are split into several subgenera."
"A subgenus is a rank below a genus."
How to use subgenus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smaller group within a genus.
When to use it
Used in biology and taxonomy.
Common pairings
placed in a subgenus
divided into subgenera
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin subgenus.
Rhymes for subgenus
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What is a subgenus?
A subgenus is a subdivision of a genus in taxonomy.
What is the plural of subgenus?
The plural is subgenera or subgenuses.
Is subgenus often shortened?
Yes, it can be shortened to subg.
What is the meaning of subgenus?
"subgenus" (noun) means a subdivision of a genus in biological classification.
