genera — The plural form of 'genus'; a group of related species sharing common characteristics in biological classification.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The plural form of 'genus'; a group of related species sharing common characteristics in biological classification.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərə/
Example Sentences
- My biology teacher got so excited explaining genera that she accidentally called herself 'Professor General' for the rest of class.
- The new species was placed in one of the oldest known genera of beetles.
- If you mix up genera and species on the exam, you might accidentally turn a lion into a type of house cat!
genera
NOUN[/ˈdʒenərə/]
The plural form of 'genus'; a group of related species sharing common characteristics in biological classification.
The botanist sorts pressed flowers into different genera on her wooden table.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin genus, meaning 'birth, kind, or type,' which ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European root gene- meaning 'to beget or generate.' The term conceptually groups organisms sharing a common origin or ancestry.
Breakdown
genus (kind, type) + -a (Latin neuter plural nominative ending, irregular pluralization from singular -us to -a)
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📝Examples
“My biology teacher got so excited explaining genera that she accidentally called herself 'Professor General' for the rest of class.”
“The new species was placed in one of the oldest known genera of beetles.”
“If you mix up genera and species on the exam, you might accidentally turn a lion into a type of house cat!”
“The botanical garden features plants from over fifty different genera.”
“Taxonomists sometimes argue for years about which genera certain fossils truly belong to.”
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