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Genus

usgb/ˈdʒiːnəs/Volume
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In biological classification, genus ranks above species and below family, showing its position in classification hierarchy. SlideIn the genus Equus, horses and zebras are closely related species.
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Latin NamesPlay
Scientific names use Latin, so the genus part of a species' name is always capitalized and italicized or underlined. SlideThe tomato plant belongs to the genus Solanum.
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Species within the same genus share many traits and can sometimes interbreed, unlike those in different genera. SlideBoth the domestic dog and the gray wolf are part of the genus Canis.