genus
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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
Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
This recognition followed years of detailed fossil analysis, scientific publications, conference presentations, and Schwimmer's 2002 book on the genus.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
The class is Dicotyledon; the order is Fabales; the family is Fabaceae; the genus is Vicia.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing genus
"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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We the People: Gen
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The ACT Science Test: Biology Review 1
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