genus

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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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Close relatives in the genus Prognathodon had massive heads, powerful jaws, and robust teeth, and are thought to have been opportunistic predators capable of attacking large prey.

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A new study involving Kobe University examined species in the genus Balanophora to understand how non-green, asexual plants develop and survive.

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The genus Diadema consists of eight known species that live in warm subtropical and tropical seas around the world.

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The genus name refers to the Bay of Salwa, a nearby section of the Gulf where dugongs live today.

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