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genus
(English) According to the Code, a group of phylogenetically related species or a single species forming a taxonomic category ranking between the family and the species; a group term used in classifying organisms; contains one or more related species; the rank within the genus group next below the family group and above subgenus; a taxon at the rank of genus; in scientific classifications, an assemblage of species possessing certain characters in common, by which they are distinguished; subordinate to phylum, class, order and family and superordinate to species. Zoological genera have unique names. Genera (pl.). (See also: Code, taxon, genus group)
genre
(French) D'après le Code, groupe d’espèces phylogénétiquement apparentées ou une seule espèce formant une catégorie taxinomique entre la famille et l'espèce ; terme global utilisé pour classer des organismes ; contient une ou plus d’une espèce. (See also: Code, taxon, genus group)
género
(Portuguese) Do Código, um grupo de espécies filogeneticamente relacionadas ou uma só espécie que formam uma categoria taxonómica entre oa níveis família e espécie; termo usado na classificação de organismos; contém uma ou mais espécies relacionadas; classificação imediatamente abaixo da família e acima do subgénero; taxon dentro do grupo género. (See also: Code, taxon, genus group)

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