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genus

[jee-nuhs] / ˈdʒi nəs /


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Because of its highly unusual anatomy, the insect was assigned to an entirely new genus named Carcinonepa.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The site has produced the oldest known member of the genus Homo and the earliest known Oldowan stone tools on Earth.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The identification of P. floydmuraria represents only the second known species of the Pikelinia genus recorded in Colombia.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

They then compared the teeth of C. desosai with those of related species in the Cimolodon genus to confirm it was distinct.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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