type genus (Meaning)
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type genus (n)
(biology) genus from which the name of a family or subfamily is formed; it is not necessarily the most representative genus but often the largest or best known or earliest described
Synonyms & Antonyms of type genus
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type genus Sentence Examples
- The genus Homo encompasses the species of humans and their extinct ancestors.
- The genus Panthera includes lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.
- The genus Canis encompasses wolves, coyotes, jackals, and domestic dogs.
- The genus Felis includes domestic cats, lions, tigers, and cheetahs.
- The genus Equus consists of horses, donkeys, and zebras.
- The genus Bos includes domestic cattle, bison, and yaks.
- The genus Pinus encompasses numerous species of pine trees.
- The genus Quercus includes oaks, a vital component of many forest ecosystems.
- The genus Escherichia encompasses the infamous bacteria E. coli.
- The genus Aspergillus includes a group of fungi that are commonly found in the environment.
FAQs About the word type genus
(biology) genus from which the name of a family or subfamily is formed; it is not necessarily the most representative genus but often the largest or best known
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Homo encompasses the species of humans and their extinct ancestors.
The genus Panthera includes lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.
The genus Canis encompasses wolves, coyotes, jackals, and domestic dogs.
The genus Felis includes domestic cats, lions, tigers, and cheetahs.
