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genus

[jee-nuhs] / ˈdʒi nəs /


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Dr. David Schwimmer, a leading authority on the massive North American crocodilian genus Deinosuchus and a geology professor at Columbus State University, has helped bring a prehistoric giant back to life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury, whose favorite genus is the classic Tyrannosaurus, says he’d love to see more obscure prehistoric species.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

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

Biologists label organisms with a two-part Latin name, genus followed by species.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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