genus

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Their analysis showed that yeasts from the genus Kazachstania were consistently the most common across all starters.

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Genetic and physical analyses confirmed that the species belongs to the genus Diplolaimelloides, a group typically found in coastal marine and brackish waters.

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The fossil, uncovered in South Africa's Sterkfontein Caves in 1998 and nicknamed "Little Foot," has long been considered part of the Australopithecus genus.

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That patchwork is reflected in its genus name.

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"This newly reconstructed cranium further emphasizes the anatomical diversity seen in early members of our genus, which is only likely to increase with future discoveries."

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