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Rareform genus
The correct spelling is form genus.
How to pronounce form genus
noun
Say it like: For-m j-enu-s
The correct spelling is form genus. A collection of organisms that is given formal recognition at the rank of genus with a taxonomic name, but which is known to be an artificial group rather than a natural one. For example: "All fossilized roots of scale trees are assigned to the form genus 'Stigmaria'."
Usage Examples
“All fossilized roots of scale trees are assigned to the form genus 'Stigmaria'.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A collection of organisms that is given formal recognition at the rank of genus with a taxonomic name, but which is known to be an artificial group rather than a natural one.
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