In biology, a genus is a taxonomic rank that is used to group together related species. It is the first part of a two-part scientific name, with the second part being the species name. The genus is a higher rank than the species, and it is used to group together species that share similar characteristics. For example, the genus Canis includes all species of dog, such as wolves, coyotes, and domesticated dogs.
The classification of species into genera and other taxonomic ranks is known as taxonomy, and it is used to organize the diversity of life on Earth into a logical and hierarchical system. The classification of species into genera and other taxonomic ranks is based on a combination of physical characteristics, genetic information, and evolutionary history. Scientists use taxonomy to better understand the relationships between different species and to study the evolution of life on Earth.
Elatostema is a genus of flowering plants containing approximately 350 known species in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to tropical forest clearings throughout Australasia, Asia and Africa. There may be as many as 1,000 species of this little-known genus, which is susceptible to deforestation and other forms of human exploitation. Some species, for instance the […]
Kadimakara is an extinct genus of early archosauromorph reptile from the Arcadia Formation of Queensland, Australia. It was seemingly a very close relative of Prolacerta, a carnivorous reptile which possessed a moderately long neck.
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Humblot’s sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the islands of Grand Comoro and Mohéli in the Comoros. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae Genus: Cinnyris Species:C. humbloti C. humbloti
Scoloposcelis is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae. These beetles are typically small, ranging from 2 to 5 millimeters in length, and are found in various habitats such as forests, fields, and marshes. There are several species within the genus, but specific characteristics and behaviors can vary depending on the species. Kingdom: