congeneric

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Isotypical: a genus described from more than one species, all of which are congeneric.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

He arrives at this conclusion from a geographical survey of what he would call the "whole field of distribution," and "the probable historical connection between these congeneric species."

From Life: Its True Genesis by Wright, R. W.

The point to be made here is simply this: If the species in question are to be considered congeneric then it might reasonably be expected that they would display some similarity in nidification and egg-laying.

From Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves by Merz, Robert L.

This marked difference of habit between congeneric species so closely allied as the two Bustards is very curious.

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Buck, Walter J.

He had allowed some years to pass since Davy's brilliant discovery of potassium and its congeneric metals, without a word about them in his lectures.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)