genus

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According to Scheffrahn, the insect's appearance was so unusual that researchers initially believed they might be looking at an entirely new genus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

However, this marks the first new genus of Early Jurassic ichthyosaur described from the region in more than 100 years.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

While some members of this genus can cause infections in people or animals, they are also considered promising for biotechnology applications.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

Both houseflies and mosquitoes of the genus Culex began to show resistance to the sprays.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson