subgenus
IPA: sʌbdʒˈinʌs
noun
- (taxonomy) A subdivision of a genus.
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Examples of "subgenus" in Sentences
- The scientists identified the new species as belonging to the same subgenus as the previously discovered insect
- The subgenus within the plant family exhibited unique characteristics that set it apart from others in the same family
- Researchers are still debating whether to classify the new plant species under an existing subgenus or create a new one
- The study of the subgenus revealed interesting patterns in the evolution and distribution of species within that group
- The subgenus of birds found in that region had adapted to the harsh environmental conditions over time
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