genus

• Taxonomischer Rang in der biologischen Klassifikation, der Arten zusammenfasst, die strukturell ähnlich oder phylogenetisch verwandt sind; auch allgemein eine Gattung oder Art.

A taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of organisms, grouping together species that are structurally similar or phylogenetically related.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Biological classificationC1formalscientific

   A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, grouping together species that are structurally similar or phylogenetically related.

   Gattung

   • The genus *Canis* includes wolves, dogs, and coyotes.
   • Taxonomists debate the boundaries of this genus.
   • Many species within the same genus share common ancestors.

2. General category or kindC2formalscientific

   A class or group of things that have common characteristics.

   Gattung

   • This problem belongs to a different genus of mathematical puzzles.
   • The artist's work falls under a unique genus of abstract expressionism.
   • Philosophers often discuss the genus of moral actions.

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