Genus

/d‍ʒˈɛnəs/

/ˈdʒinəs/

Genus

(biology) any of the groups that plants, animals, etc. with similar characteristics are divided into, which is larger than a species and smaller than a family

a general kind of something

Examples

1. This genus can also handle very acidic conditions.

2. Female Photuris fireflies mimic the flashes of females from another genus, the Photinus fireflies.

3. A genus of freshwater fish that can get up to nearly 10 feet, or 3 meters in length.

4. Bring in the unknown genus.